Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport
A Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a ground equipment vehicle while passengers were boarding at Memphis International Airport. No injuries were reported and the airline arranged an alternate aircraft for the affected passengers. The incident is being investigated under Southwest's Safety Management System.
- ▪Southwest Flight 4013 was contacted by a ground equipment vehicle during boarding at Memphis International Airport, prompting the airline to take the aircraft out of service.
- ▪Passengers were rebooked onto an alternate plane, with the airline indicating the route would continue to Dallas, though its website later listed service to Harry Reid International Airport.
- ▪The airport authority described the event as an isolated incident, and the flight was delayed by approximately four hours.
- ▪Southwest Airlines announced that an investigation is underway, emphasizing the importance of safety for customers and employees.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/06/22/us-news/southwest-jet-struck-by-ground-equipment-vehicle-at-memphis-airport/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:26:07 -0400 |
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US News Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport By Bonny Chu, Fox News Published June 22, 2026, 12:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards US State Department warns Americans of growing security risks in historic region US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors A ground equipment vehicle struck a Southwest Airlines plane as passengers were boarding on Sunday. The incident happened at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee, an airline spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Southwest said Flight 4013 was taken out of service following the contact.
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