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United 737 wing clip at Chicago O’Hare
United 737 wing clip at Chicago O’Hare on October 19, 2025, left two Boeing 737s with minor damage while the FAA investigates.
Two United Airlines (UA / UAL) Boeing 737s clipped wings while taxiing on adjacent taxiways at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) on October 19, 2025. Airline and airport statements say there were no injuries among passengers or crew, and the contact caused only minor damage to both airframes.
United confirmed the event and said affected travelers were rebooked onto alternate flights. Airport operations saw temporary adjustments while teams assessed the scene and cleared the aircraft from the taxiways, but no runway incursions were reported.
What we know about the United 737 wing clip
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation to determine how two Boeing 737s came into contact during ground taxiing. Initial reports indicate the aircraft were on adjacent taxiways when a winglet or wingtip made contact; investigators will review recordings, crew statements and airport ground procedures.
- Incident date: October 19, 2025 — United 737 wing clip occurred at Chicago O’Hare (ORD / KORD).
- Operator: United Airlines (UA / UAL); aircraft: two Boeing 737 narrowbodies.
- Injuries: none reported among passengers or crew.
- Impact: minor damage to both aircraft and temporary operational adjustments at the airport; passengers were rebooked.
Ground collisions between taxiing aircraft are uncommon but taken seriously because even small structural contact can affect aerodynamics or require inspections. The FAA investigation will determine contributing factors, which could include spacing on taxiways, steering inputs, tug operations, or miscommunication with ground control.
United and airport officials said safety remains the priority and that they will cooperate fully with the FAA. The investigation timeline is not yet public; further updates will be released as authorities complete inspections and review available data.
