The Federal Aviation Administration opened an investigation after two Delta Connection aircraft collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport. Flight 5155 struck Flight 5047 at the intersection of Taxiways M and A, despite air traffic control ordering the crew to hold position. The wing of Flight 5155 clipped the fuselage of Flight 5047, and one flight attendant sustained minor injuries before being transported to a hospital.
A total of 93 passengers traveled on both aircraft, with 32 people aboard Flight 5155 and 61 on Flight 5047. Passengers described the impact as violent, and one traveler compared the sound to tearing metal. Delta arranged hotel accommodations and rebooked affected travelers on replacement flights the next day.
The airline stated that safety remains its top priority and apologized for the incident. Airport operations continued without disruption, but federal officials and Delta representatives are reviewing the cause of the collision. Both flights were operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand.
A total of 93 passengers traveled on both aircraft, with 32 people aboard Flight 5155 and 61 on Flight 5047. Passengers described the impact as violent, and one traveler compared the sound to tearing metal. Delta arranged hotel accommodations and rebooked affected travelers on replacement flights the next day.
The airline stated that safety remains its top priority and apologized for the incident. Airport operations continued without disruption, but federal officials and Delta representatives are reviewing the cause of the collision. Both flights were operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand.
