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Delta Plane Wing Strikes Runway During Go-Around at LaGuardia

The FAA is investigating after a CRJ-900 aircraft safely landed despite its left wing hitting the runway during a routine maneuver prompted by an unstable approach.

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Traffic moves past the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, N.Y., on Jan. 25, 2019.
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on March 16, 2025, as Delta Connection Flight 4814 approached LaGuardia Airport from Jacksonville, Florida.
  • The plane's left wing struck the runway during a go-around maneuver, a standard aviation procedure used to ensure safe landings.
  • All 80 people on board, including 76 passengers and 4 crew members, were unharmed, and the plane landed safely at its gate.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident, and the plane remains out of service for maintenance.
  • Delta Airlines, which owns the flight's operator Endeavor Air, has apologized to passengers and confirmed no disruption to LaGuardia's operations.