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.
Credits: Singapore Airlines
