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A ground equipment vehicle struck a Southwest Airlines jet during passenger boarding Sunday at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee, forcing the carrier to pull the aircraft from service.
Southwest Airlines Flight 4013 was removed from operation following the contact, though no injuries were reported among customers or employees.
Passengers were eventually rerouted to an alternate aircraft, departing nearly four hours behind schedule.
What Happened on the Tarmac A ground equipment vehicle — the category of machinery that includes baggage tugs, fuel trucks, and jet bridges — made contact with Southwest Flight 4013 while passengers were in the process of boarding.
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