United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate
Share and Follow

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Two United Airlines planes were involved in a minor collision at San Francisco International Airport on Labor Day, the airline confirmed. 

“Monday night, a United aircraft being pushed back from the gate at San Francisco International Airport made contact with the tail of a parked United aircraft,” a United spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

No injuries were reported and passengers on both planes were able to board other planes to reach their destinations. 

The collision between UA796 — which was headed to Boston — and UA1871 — which was headed to Denver — garnered social media attention. 

SFO Airport tower

In this Oct. 24, 2017, file photo, the air traffic control tower is in sight as a plane takes off from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. (Jeff Chiu)

“Currently waiting to see if they get another plane for us… A small bump and the plane shook for a bit and pilot made the announcement a few minutes later,” someone claiming to be a passenger posted to Reddit. 

Passengers told local TV news station KGO the hit felt like an earthquake. 

The FAA is investigating the incident, KGO reported. 

Back in May, the right wingtip of a United Airlines plane departing a gate collided with the left wingtip of another United plane in San Francisco, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Fox News Digital’s Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report. 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Leonardo DiCaprio roasted at Critics Choice over lavish lifestyle

Leonardo DiCaprio Critiqued for Extravagant Lifestyle at Critics Choice Awards

BEST PICTURE NOMINEES “Bugonia” – Presented by Focus Features “Frankenstein” – Available…
Prince Harry 'desperately wants King Charles to come to Montecito'

Prince Harry Eager for King Charles’ Visit to Montecito: A Royal Family Reunion in the Works?

According to sources, Prince Harry is eager for King Charles to visit…
Will As Ever survive 2026? JAN MOIR unveils her end-of-year stocktake

Can “As Ever” Endure Beyond 2026? Jan Moir Conducts a Comprehensive Year-End Review

It’s hard to believe that more than 300 days have passed since…
I'm divorcing my husband of 15 years after final straw this Christmas

15-Year Marriage Ends: My Heartfelt Journey to Divorce After a Christmas Revelation

As the first Monday of January unfolds, it marks a significant day…
Zelenskyy reacts to Maduro arrest: US 'knows what to do next'

Zelenskyy Responds to Maduro’s Arrest: US Poised for Strategic Next Steps

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the United States’ capture…
Pilot dies alongside 3 nieces on wedding day in tragic Arizona helicopter crash

Tragic Helicopter Crash in Arizona Claims Lives of Pilot and Three Nieces on Wedding Day

A tragic helicopter crash in a secluded canyon in Arizona claimed the…
3 suspects apprehended following fatal east Birmingham shooting

Three Suspects Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in East Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities have detained three individuals following the tragic…
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela

Maduro Lands in US Following Dramatic Operation as Trump Claims It Could Influence Venezuela’s Future

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to face prosecution…