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Singapore Airlines Jet Clips Spirit Plane at Newark Airport

3/4/2026

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On March 3, 2026, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) jet clipped the tail of a Spirit Airlines plane at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The incident occurred around 10 a.m. local time as the Spirit aircraft was parked for de-icing.
No injuries were reported.
The FAA is investigating the incident, in an area without air traffic control, with the Singapore Airlines flight, an Airbus A350-900, rescheduled for 4 p.m. on March 4.

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Story summary

On March 3, 2026, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) jet clipped the tail of a Spirit Airlines plane at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The incident occurred around 10 a.m. local time as the Spirit aircraft was parked for de-icing.
No injuries were reported.
The FAA is investigating the incident, in an area without air traffic control, with the Singapore Airlines flight, an Airbus A350-900, rescheduled for 4 p.m. on March 4.