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Two Endeavor Air Jets Contact at LaGuardia, One Crew Member Injured

Authorities reported no disruption to flights, with Delta coordinating a safety review.

Overview

  • The low-speed ground collision occurred around 9:58 p.m. local time on Oct. 1 at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
  • Port Authority said one jet was landing as the other prepared to depart for Roanoke, Virginia, when the right wing of one struck the other’s nose and fuselage.
  • Delta identified the injured person as a flight attendant with a minor, non–life-threatening injury who was taken to a hospital.
  • The two Endeavor-operated regional jets carried a combined 93 passengers and crew, according to the airline.
  • ATC audio cited by ABC News and images shared online show wing and nose damage, and official inquiries remain at a preliminary stage.