A ground equipment vehicle struck a Southwest Airlines plane at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee on Sunday while passengers were boarding. Southwest Airlines reported that Flight 4013 was taken out of service following the incident, but no injuries were reported. The Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority confirmed the occurrence, describing it as an isolated incident. Passengers were directed to board an alternate aircraft to continue their journey, with the flight departing nearly four hours behind schedule. An investigation into the incident is currently underway, according to Southwest Airlines.
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Southwest Airlines Plane Struck by Ground Equipment at Memphis Airport
A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a ground equipment vehicle at Memphis International Airport while passengers were boarding. The airline confirmed that no injuries occurred, and an investigation is ongoing. Passengers were later redirected to an alternate aircraft due to the incident.
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