What happened at LaGuardia Airport on October 1, 2025?

Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in one minor injury and significant damage, including a detached wing.

Which Delta subsidiary was operating the planes involved in the collision?

The two Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft were operated by Endeavor Air, Delta's regional subsidiary.

Where were the Delta flights coming from and going to?

Flight 5047 was arriving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, while Flight 5155 was preparing for departure to Roanoke, Virginia.

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Dramatic Collision at LaGuardia Airport Leaves Wing Detached

2 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport
One person sustained a minor injury, and a wing was detached
Incident occurred during taxi operations on the night of October 1, 2025

Dramatic Collision at LaGuardia Airport Leaves Wing Detached

On the night of October 1, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred at New York's bustling LaGuardia Airport when two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on a taxiway. The crash involved two Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft operated by Endeavor Air, Delta's regional subsidiary.

According to officials and air traffic control recordings, the collision happened around 9:56 pm local time during taxi operations. Flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, was taxiing toward the gate when Flight 5155, preparing for departure to Roanoke, Virginia, struck the nose of the arriving plane with its right wing. The impact caused the wing of the departing jet to break off and damage the cockpit windows of the other aircraft.