A Southwest Airlines aircraft was hit by a ground equipment vehicle Sunday while passengers were in the process of boarding.
The incident took place at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee, a spokesperson for the airline told Fox News Digital.
Southwest said Flight 4013 was removed from service after the contact. The airline reported that no one was injured.
“Southwest Flight 4013 was contacted by a ground equipment vehicle during boarding today at Memphis International Airport,” the airline said in a statement.
The airport also confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, calling it an isolated situation.
“Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority can confirm that an isolated incident occurred today at Memphis International Airport,” the airport said.
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Passengers were moved to another aircraft so they could continue on to their destination, according to Southwest.
A spokesperson said the replacement aircraft would operate the route to Dallas, while Southwest’s website showed Flight 4013 resuming service to Harry Reid International Airport in the Las Vegas area.
Passengers reportedly departed nearly four hours behind schedule, and the flight was scheduled to arrive around 5:30 p.m. instead of 1:50 p.m.
Southwest said an investigation of the incident is underway.
“The event will be investigated through our comprehensive Safety Management System,” the airline said.
“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees.”
