Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/19/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryGround Collision
Flight PhaseTaxi
Technical Issue Details
•A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7BD (N7750A) scheduled for flight WN1862 from Chicago Midway (MDW) to St. Louis (STL) pushed back and taxied out.
•The aircraft was held on the taxiway waiting for a ground stop at the destination airport (STL) to be lifted.
•After some time, the crew was instructed to return the aircraft to the gate.
•While returning or docking at the gate, the jetway canopy struck the upper fuselage of the aircraft.
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft sustained minor damage to its top section.
•No injuries were reported among passengers, crew, or ground staff.
Current Status
•The aircraft was temporarily grounded for technical inspection and repairs.
•Flight WN1862 was cancelled, and passengers were rebooked onto other available flights.
Flight Information
Flight NumberWN1862