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United Airlines Near-Miss Sparks FAA Investigation, Flights Canceled

5/7/2025

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A United Airlines Boeing 777 narrowly grazed the wingtip of another United aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, leading to the cancellation of flights to Sydney and Hong Kong. Thankfully, all 508 passengers disembarked without injury. The FAA is now probing the incident, which unfolded in a communication-free zone for air traffic control.

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A United Airlines Boeing 777 narrowly grazed the wingtip of another United aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, leading to the cancellation of flights to Sydney and Hong Kong. Thankfully, all 508 passengers disembarked without injury. The FAA is now probing the incident, which unfolded in a communication-free zone for air traffic control.