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Two United Airlines planes clipped wings on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport, with no injuries reported. The incident involved flight UA2181, an Airbus A319 with 105 passengers and five crew members on board. This is the latest in a series of mishaps involving United flights at SFO, including a recent incident where a flight lost a wheel during takeoff and another where a toilet overflowed into the cabin.
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary measures against United Airlines following a series of concerning incidents involving its aircraft, including a wheel coming off a Boeing 777 and a panel flying off an aging Boeing 737. Possible actions being discussed include barring new route launches, pausing the introduction of new planes into service, and temporarily halting the certification of new captains. The FAA is increasing oversight of United to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and United has acknowledged that the FAA will be reviewing its work processes, manuals, and facilities.