Southwest Airlines BWI wing clip
Definition
A recent aviation mishap at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) on May 7, 2026, where the wingtips of two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft (Flights 1048 and 562) collided while taxiing on the ramp, captured on video and sparking an FAA investigation.
Colloquial term for the viral ground collision incident involving Southwest Airlines planes at BWI, highlighting close-quarters maneuvering gone awry.
Examples
The Southwest Airlines BWI wing clip had everyone on Twitter buzzing about how planes need personal space on the tarmac.
After the Southwest Airlines BWI wing clip, passengers swapped planes like it was a bad speed-dating event.
Forget tailgating in traffic; the Southwest Airlines BWI wing clip redefined 'close encounter' at the airport.
Southwest Airlines BWI wing clip: proof that even budget airlines can't afford wing insurance.