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Delta Plane's Wing Strikes Runway During Landing Attempt at LaGuardia

The aircraft landed safely on a second attempt, with no injuries reported, as the FAA launches an investigation.

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 Sunday night during a go-around maneuver after an unstable landing approach at LaGuardia Airport.
  • The left wing of the CRJ-900 aircraft, operated by Endeavor Air for Delta Airlines, struck the runway at approximately 10:10 p.m.
  • All 80 people on board, including 76 passengers and 4 crew members, were unharmed, and the plane landed safely on its second attempt.
  • Delta Airlines has apologized to passengers and removed the aircraft from service for maintenance evaluation.
  • The FAA is actively investigating the incident, which did not disrupt airport operations at LaGuardia.