Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, injuring one flight attendant in what the airline described as a “low-speed collision.” Both planes were heading to and from different destinations, but the mishap did not affect overall airport operations.
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Two Delta jets collide on taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, injuring 1
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Key Takeaways:
- Collision occurred Wednesday night on the LaGuardia taxiway.
- One flight attendant was injured; no passengers were harmed.
- Delta described the incident as a “low-speed collision.”
- Both aircraft were CRJ-900 regional jets operated by Endeavor Air.
- Airport operations were not significantly impacted.
Collision on the Taxiway
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday night on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Although described by the airline as a “low-speed collision,” the incident was enough to cause minor damage to the planes and injure a member of the flight crew.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The collision involved a flight preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia (Endeavor Air Flight 5155), and a jet arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina (Endeavor Air Flight 5047). Flight 5155 carried four crew members and 28 passengers, while Flight 5047 had four crew members and 57 passengers on board. Both aircraft were CRJ-900 regional jets operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand.
Injuries and Immediate Response
According to a statement from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a flight attendant on the departing plane sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Delta reported no passenger injuries. Medical teams and airport personnel were on scene promptly to manage the situation.
Delta’s Official Statement
Delta Air Lines issued an apology to customers and stressed that “safety of our customers and people comes before all else.” The carrier pledged to work with relevant authorities to review the incident thoroughly and to ensure such events remain extremely rare.
Impact on Operations
The collision caused no significant disruption to LaGuardia’s operations. Other flights took off and landed as scheduled, maintaining regular activity across the airport.
Investigation and Next Steps
Although the exact speeds at the time of impact were not immediately known, Delta will continue cooperating with aviation authorities to investigate. While the full scope of damage to each aircraft is under review, officials have confirmed that the collision’s effects on the traveling public were minimal.
