Saturday, March 29, 2025
A near-miss incident unfolded at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when two Delta regional jets collided on the runway while taxiing at low speed. According to air traffic control audio, the right wing of one aircraft struck the nose and cockpit section of another, damaging its windshield and several internal flight screens.
The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 1 (local time). Reports indicate that Flight DL5047, arriving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, was taxiing after landing when its wing clipped another Delta jet.
One flight attendant suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution.
No passengers on either aircraft were harmed, Delta Airlines confirmed.
The damaged jet’s pilot could be heard on ATC radio saying:
“Their right wing just sliced into our nose, into the cockpit, our windshield, and some of our screens here.”
This is not the first safety scare at LaGuardia in recent months.
In March, a Delta plane’s wing veered off the runway during a landing attempt, triggering an investigation.
The latest incident adds to growing concerns about operational safety and infrastructure challenges at one of New York’s busiest airports.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which oversees LaGuardia Airport, has launched an inquiry into the collision. Delta Airlines has also assured full cooperation with investigators and pledged to conduct safety checks across its fleet.
While the accident caused only minor injuries and no passenger casualties, the back-to-back incidents at LaGuardia highlight the need for stricter safety protocols and may prompt federal regulators to intensify oversight of airport operations.
