United Airlines Jet Clips Wing of Another at SFO, Emergency Crews Respond

A United Airlines flight bound for Sydney clipped the wing of another United jet bound for Hong Kong at San Francisco International Airport around 10:45 pm on Monday. The incident occurred during the pushback from the gate at the International Terminal, involving UA Flight 863 and UA Flight 877, which had departure times just 10 minutes apart. Both aircraft were fully loaded, totaling 508 passengers and crew, yet no injuries were reported, and all individuals were safely deplaned. A United spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating the airline is actively rebooking affected customers on other flights. Emergency crews were seen inspecting the damage to one of the planes' wings, but the extent of the damage remains unknown.

This incident adds to a series of recent mishaps involving United Airlines, including a wing-clipping incident last April and mechanical issues on other flights. Travelers express growing concerns about safety amid these recurring issues. United Airlines is facing scrutiny as it works to address these recent safety incidents and reassure passengers.