Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, a ground collision occurred between an Airbus A-320-200 and a Boeing 737-300 during taxi operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The left winglet of the Airbus made contact with the underside of the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the Boeing while both aircraft were taxiing for takeoff on runway 32L.
Sequence of Events
Initial taxi clearance directed both aircraft to follow the route Juliet, to Juliet-1, then left on Tango to runway 32L, with the Airbus positioned behind the Boeing. The Boeing crew reported following the route and turning left onto Juliet-1, where they stopped short of an intersecting service road due to traffic ahead and vehicles on the road.
As traffic backed up, the Airbus's taxi clearance was amended to continue straight on Juliet, then Whiskey, then Tango, backtrack on Tango, and hold short of Juliet-1. While the Airbus continued straight on Juliet, it passed behind the Boeing. At that moment, the left winglet of the Airbus contacted the underside of the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the Boeing.
Aftermath
Following the contact, both airplanes returned to their gates. Passengers deplaned normally. The source does not specify injuries, damage extent, or further investigation details.