At the LaGuardia Airport, two Delta Air Lines regional jets were involved in a low-speed collision while taxiing on Wednesday evening. Delta’s Endeavor flight 5155 was preparing for departure when its wing made contact with the fuselage of another aircraft, Endeavor flight 5047, which was taxiing to its gate after arrival.
An audio recording reveals a pilot reporting damage to the windscreen and equipment inside the cockpit, apparently due to the wing of the other plane making contact. This raises important questions about the safety measures in place during taxiing procedures.
A flight attendant on one of the planes was injured in the incident, though the injury was reported to be minor. No passenger injuries have been reported. The injured flight attendant was transported to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure, as indicated by the Port Authority.
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On one hand, Delta insists that the incident had no impact on airport operations. On the other hand, such incidents underscore the need for stringent safety measures, even at low speeds.
The collision took place around 9:56 p.m. In a statement, Delta said it will cooperate fully with the investigations conducted by the Port Authority, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board. The airline also stated that teams at its New York-LaGuardia hub are working to ensure customers impacted by the collision are cared for.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing. This development follows the airline’s commitment to put the safety of its customers and people before all else. The findings of the investigation will bring to light the exact circumstances of the incident and any potential safety oversights.
As always, we will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
