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Low-Speed Collision Between Delta Connection Jets at LaGuardia Injures Crew Member

Investigators are reviewing ground-control instructions after the FAA said the departing jet had been told to hold.

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Vista general del aeropuerto de LaGuardia, en Nueva York.
Chocan 2 aviones en tierra en aeropuerto de Nueva York
Imagen que muestra daños en el área de la nariz de uno de los Delta CRJ900

Overview

  • Two Endeavor Air–operated CRJ-900s clipped on a taxiway when the departing aircraft’s right wing struck the arriving jet’s nose and cockpit windows.
  • The incident involved Flight 5155 bound for Roanoke and Flight 5047 arriving from Charlotte, according to pilot radio captured by LiveATC.
  • One flight attendant sustained a minor knee injury and was taken to a hospital as a precaution while no passenger injuries were reported.
  • Airport operations continued without significant disruption as passengers were bused to the terminal and offered hotels and meals.
  • The FAA and NTSB opened investigations with the Port Authority, and Delta said it is cooperating after confirming 57 passengers on Flight 5047 and 28 on Flight 5155.