Two Delta Planes Collide at LaGuardia Airport During Low-Speed Incident

Runway Collision at LaGuardia

• ✈️ Two Delta regional jets collided at LaGuardia Airport around 10 PM last night in a low-speed incident.
• ⚠️ One aircraft was taxiing for departure when its wing struck another plane that was making its way to the gate.

Passenger and Crew Impact

• 👥 Over 90 passengers were on board both aircraft at the time of the collision.
• ✅ Fortunately, all passengers are reported to be safe and okay.
• 🤕 One flight attendant sustained a minor injury and was taken to a local hospital.

Witness Accounts and Potential Causes

• 💬 A passenger described the hit as not being too severe for their aircraft but assumed the other plane experienced a significant impact, noting their wing was mostly taken off.
• 💥 The pilot's window was shattered, suggesting an unexpected event.
• ❓ Possible causes mentioned include an initial reaction to an unexpected plane presence or miscommunication with air traffic control.

Airport Operations and Government Shutdown

• ✈️ The incident occurred within the first 24 hours of a government shutdown.
• 👷 Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and are continuing their duties, with no expected impact on air travel due to the spending agreement.
• 📍 Reporter Phil Tate provided the latest updates live from LaGuardia Airport.