Overview

• The collision occurred early on May 6, 2025, involving United Flight 863 to Sydney and Flight 877 to Hong Kong, both Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
• The incident took place in a ramp area where air traffic controllers do not directly communicate with flight crews.
• No injuries were reported, and passengers from both flights deplaned normally; United Airlines is rebooking affected travelers.
• The FAA has launched a formal investigation into the collision, focusing on operational safety in non-ATC-controlled zones.
• This is the second wingtip collision in less than a month, following a similar April 10 incident at Reagan National Airport involving American Airlines planes.