Singapore A350 Clips Wing on Spirit Aircraft

The incident happened Tuesday morning at Newark.

A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)
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Key Takeaways:

  • A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 clipped the tail of a stationary Spirit A321 at Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • The incident occurred as the Singapore Airlines plane was pushing back from its gate.
  • No injuries were reported on either aircraft, but both flights were impacted, causing delays and requiring alternate arrangements for passengers.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the accident.
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A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 clipped its right wing on the tail of a Spirit aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday.

The incident happened while the A350 was pushing back from its gate at Terminal B, according to WABC-TV. The Spirit airplane, an A321, was stationary and going through deicing ahead of service to Orlando, Florida.

No injuries to passengers or crew on either aircraft were reported.

Spirit took the A321 out of service pending an evaluation by its maintenance team. The carrier said it made alternate arrangements to get customers to their final destinations.

The Singapore Airlines flight was about to take off for Changi Airport in Singapore. Service was delayed while another aircraft was brought in.

The FAA is investigating the accident.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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