Video: Delta jets collide while taxiing at New York airport
What's the story
Two regional Delta Air Lines jets, full of passengers and crew, collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Wednesday night. The incident involved Endeavor Air flight 5155, which was bound for Roanoke, Virginia, and Endeavor Air flight 5047, which had arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina. The collision occurred just before 10:00pm when the wing of flight 5155 struck the fuselage of flight 5047.
Incident
Wing broke off
Endeavor Flight 5155 was carrying 32 people, 28 passengers and four crew members, while Endeavor Flight 5047 was carrying 61 people, 57 passengers and four crew members. According to Air Traffic Control audio, one plane's nose collided with the right wing of another as both were taxiing. CBS News said that one of its producers was on board flight DL5047 from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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At least one was injured after two Delta regional jets collided at low speeds while taxiing Wednesday evening at LaGuardia 🇺🇸
— Saad Abedine (@SaadAbedine) October 2, 2025
The right wing of one @Delta plane collided with the nose of the other plane, according to Air Traffic Control audio.https://t.co/ICrgCP2ZsM… pic.twitter.com/ffx9i4xftV
Casualties
Flight attendant hospitalized
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said that a flight attendant on one of the planes suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident. Emergency vehicles quickly responded to the scene, and both flights' passengers were taken back to the terminal by bus.
Passenger assistance
Delta Airlines response
Delta Airlines said it has offered food and beverages to the affected passengers and will provide hotel accommodations and rebooking options. The airline is cooperating with authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to investigate what happened. The airport, which has been operational since 1939, is known for its congestion due to its location near dense urban neighborhoods. In March, a Delta plane's wing collided with the runway during a landing attempt, resulting in a go-around and an FAA inquiry.