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Two Delta Connection Jets Collide While Taxiing at LaGuardia, Injuring Flight Attendant

Federal and airport authorities opened a review after the low-speed taxiway collision injured a crew member.

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FILE - A Delta Air Lines plane leaves the gate July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston. A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York's Kennedy Airport, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after passengers were served spoiled food, airline officials said. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 9:56–9:58 p.m. ET between Endeavor Air CRJ-900 flights 5155 (departing to Roanoke) and 5047 (arriving from Charlotte) on taxiway M.
  • Preliminary information and ATC audio indicate the departing jet’s right wing struck the nose and cockpit windows of the arriving aircraft, with video showing significant wing damage.
  • One flight attendant sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to a hospital; no passenger injuries were reported.
  • Passengers from both planes were deplaned on the taxiway, bused back to Terminal C, and provided hotels, meals, and rebooking.
  • Delta said it will cooperate with the Port Authority, FAA, and NTSB in the investigation, and officials reported no impact to broader airport operations.