Two Delta Planes Collided at fresh York's LaGuardia, 1 Passenger Seriously Injured

NEW YORK- Two Delta Air Lines (DL) regional aircraft operated by Endeavor Air (9E) collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), causing significant damage to one plane’s cockpit and fuselage. One passenger was injured and later taken to a local hospital.

The incident occurred on Wednesday night when one CRJ-900LR was taxiing for departure to Roanoke, Virginia (ROA), as flight DL-5155, while another CRJ-900LR arriving from Charlotte (CLT) was taxiing toward its gate.

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Two Delta Planes Collided at LaGuardia

According to passenger photos and eyewitness accounts, the wing of the outbound aircraft clipped the cockpit of the arriving jet, causing major structural damage to the front of the fuselage.

The two pilots in the damaged cockpit were unharmed, but one passenger reported an injury and was assessed by medical personnel before being transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution.

Delta Air Lines (DL) confirmed the event, describing it as a “low-speed collision.” Both aircraft involved were operated by Endeavor Air (9E), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta, under the Delta Connection brand.

The first aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900LR, was scheduled to depart for Roanoke (ROA) as flight DL-5155. The second CRJ-900LR had just landed from Charlotte (CLT) before taxiing toward its designated gate.

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The impact occurred when the Roanoke-bound aircraft’s wing struck the cockpit of the Charlotte arrival, highlighting the potential risks of close-proximity taxi operations at busy airports like LaGuardia (LGA).

Fortunately, both flight crews escaped injury, and the only reported passenger injury was minor. Emergency teams responded quickly, and the injured traveler was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Delta emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority.

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Ground Collisions: A Rare but Serious Risk

While rare, ground collisions involving commercial aircraft do occur. In September 2024, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), a Delta Air Lines (DL) Airbus A350 clipped the tail of a Delta Connection regional jet during taxi, causing severe structural damage. Only one flight attendant was injured in that event.

Similarly, just last month at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), two United Airlines (UA) aircraft made contact when one plane was being pushed back from a gate. That incident resulted in tail damage but no injuries.

These recent cases underscore the importance of ground traffic management at major U.S. airports, where high volumes of aircraft movement on congested taxiways increase the risk of low-speed collisions.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will review the LaGuardia incident, as is standard procedure in cases of aircraft ground collisions. Investigators will analyze cockpit voice recordings, air traffic control communications, and taxiway conditions to determine contributing factors.

The findings may lead to new recommendations on taxiway separation procedures, ground radar monitoring, or crew communication protocols to minimize future risks.

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