Regional Jet Collision at LaGuardia: Wing Crashes Into Cockpit Window
Delta Jets Collide on LaGuardia Taxiway, Prompting Investigation
Incident Details at LaGuardia Airport
A low-speed collision involving two Delta Air Lines regional jets occurred Wednesday night on the taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The wing of one CRJ-900, operated by Endeavor Air, struck the cockpit windows of another similar aircraft. This incident has put a spotlight on operational safety at LaGuardia.
Flights and Passenger Impact
The jets involved were Delta Flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, and Flight 5155, preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia. Flight 5047 was carrying 57 passengers, whereas Flight 5155 had 28 passengers onboard. Following the collision, passengers were transported to the terminal by bus and provided with hotel accommodations and meals.
Communications from the Cockpit
Communications between the pilots and ground control captured the unfolding events. “We have two CRJs on taxiway M that collided,” reported the pilot of Flight 5047, detailing that the right wing of the other jet clipped their nose and impacted the cockpit windscreen. Additionally, an air traffic control recording revealed that a flight attendant sustained a knee injury during the collision.
Investigation and Response
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, responsible for operating the airport, confirmed that one person was hospitalized following the incident, but no other injuries were reported. Delta Air Lines emphasized their commitment to safety, pledging to work with relevant authorities to investigate the occurrence thoroughly. “Safety of our customers and people comes before all else,” Delta stated in their apology to affected passengers.
Airport and Regulatory Body Reactions
The Port Authority indicated that the taxiway collision did not disrupt airport operations. Emegypt has attempted to contact the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for comments regarding the mishap, though a response may be delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown.
