Overview
- An arriving United flight from Orlando clipped the tail of a stationary United jet awaiting taxi for Houston while turning into its gate at LaGuardia.
- Authorities reported no injuries among 328 passengers and 15 crew members aboard the two aircraft.
- Both flights returned to the gate and passengers deplaned normally as the airline began assisting travelers to reach their destinations.
- Emergency vehicles responded and maintenance crews evaluated the aircraft after the contact, according to footage shared by U.S. outlets.
- LaGuardia reported average ground delays of about two hours and 15 minutes with a wind advisory in effect, as broader staffing shortfalls have drawn warnings from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ahead of the holidays.