Twister Wreaks Havoc at Wichita Planemakers
Hawker Beechcraft, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems facilities in Wichita sustained damage from tornadoes on Saturday night. Damage at Spirit (shown above) and Boeing Wichita was more substantial but mostly external, while only one building at Hawker Beechcraft had sustained minor roof damage. (Photo: Spirit AeroSystems)
Hawker Beechcraft, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems facilities in Wichita sustained damage from tornadoes on Saturday night. Damage at Spirit (shown above) and Boeing Wichita was more substantial but mostly external, while only one building at Hawker Beechcraft had sustained minor roof damage. (Photo: Spirit AeroSystems)

Tornadoes that tore through Wichita on Saturday night left a path of destruction at several aircraft manufacturers but thankfully no fatalities. Damage at Hawker Beechcraft was “limited and isolated damage to the roof” of Plant IV, where final assembly of business jets and turboprops is performed, a company spokeswoman told AIN. “There is no effect on operations,” she added. Repair is under way on the building and employees have been reporting for work as scheduled this week.