Two Canadair jets operated by Endeavor Air, a Delta Air Lines subsidiary, were involved in an incident at LaGuardia Airport. The collision occurred at 9:58 p.m. on Wednesday night, affecting two CRJ-900 regional jets. One jet was departing, while the other was arriving.
Details of the Incident
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the incident took place during taxi. The departing flight, Endeavor Air flight 5155, was heading to Roanoke, Virginia, while Endeavor Air flight 5047 had just arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Injuries and Passenger Care
During the collision, a flight attendant on one of the jets sustained a minor injury. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) treated the individual before transporting them to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. Fortunately, no passengers were reported injured.
Passengers from both aircraft were deplaned on the taxiway and subsequently taken back to Terminal C by bus. In response to the incident, Delta offered customers food and beverages and arranged hotel accommodations for those affected by travel disruptions.
Company Responses and Safety Measures
A Delta spokesperson, Morgan Durrant, stated that safety remains the airline’s highest priority. They pledged to cooperate with relevant authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), to determine the cause of the collision.
Preliminary reports suggest that the wing of the departing aircraft made contact with the fuselage of the arriving aircraft. Importantly, the Port Authority reported no impact on overall airport operations.
Conclusion
This incident involving Delta jets at LaGuardia is under investigation. Delta Airlines emphasizes its commitment to passenger safety and well-being throughout the ongoing review process. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
