A Southwest Airlines aircraft is struck by a ground equipment vehicle during boarding at Memphis International Airport on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs as passengers are getting ready to board the plane. Following the collision, the airline and airport operations experience significant disruption, including hours-long delays. Authorities and airport officials investigate what happened on the tarmac and assess any damage to the aircraft. The reports describe the event as involving a ground equipment vehicle that makes contact with the Southwest plane, creating an interruption to the boarding process and the departure timeline. Travelers affected by the delays wait as the airline works through operational steps related to the incident and any safety checks. While the accounts consistently describe the vehicle strike and the resulting delays, details such as injuries to passengers or crew and the extent of aircraft damage are not provided in the excerpts shared here.