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Two Delta-Operated Regional Jets Collide While Taxiing at LaGuardia, One Injured

Passengers were evacuated to Terminal C with operations largely unaffected.

Overview

  • Delta said both aircraft were operated by Endeavor Air and made contact at low speed while taxiing.
  • Airport officials reported one non-life-threatening injury, with the individual taken to a local hospital.
  • The airline said a departing flight to Roanoke clipped an aircraft that had arrived from Charlotte.
  • Delta reported 57 passengers on the Charlotte arrival and 28 on the Roanoke departure, with four crew members on each plane.
  • Videos shared on social media showed significant damage, and Delta apologized, offered hotel accommodations, and said it will cooperate with investigators.