Delta Jets Collide on LaGuardia Taxiway, Injuring Flight Attendant

LaGuardia Airport Collision

• ✈️ A low-speed collision occurred between two Delta Airlines regional jets on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport.
• 💥 One jet, preparing for departure to Roanoke, clipped the fuselage of an arriving jet that had just landed from Charlotte, North Carolina.
• 🤕 A flight attendant sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital; no passengers were reported injured.

Aircraft Damage and Evacuation

• 🛠️ The collision resulted in severe damage to the nose and fuselage of one aircraft, including damaged windscreens and instruments.
• 🚶‍♂️ Both aircraft were evacuated, and passengers were bused back to the terminal or provided with accommodation and rerouted if continuing their journey.

Investigation and Response

• 🔍 The FAA, Delta, and NTSB have launched an investigation into the incident.
• ✅ Delta issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to working with authorities to prevent future occurrences and prioritizing customer safety.
• ✈️ Airport operations were not significantly disrupted, with air traffic continuing to flow.

Recent Aviation Incidents

• ⚠️ This incident marks the second recent event involving a regional jet, following a plane that overran the runway in Roanoke, Virginia, the previous Wednesday.