Two Delta jets collide at LaGuardia airport: One injured, wing detached in low-speed taxiway crash

In a dramatic incident on the night of October 1, 2025, two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on a taxiway at New York’s bustling LaGuardia Airport, resulting in one person sustaining a minor injury and significant damage including a detached wing. The crash involved two Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft operated by Endeavor Air, Delta’s regional subsidiary.

According to officials and Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio recordings, the collision occurred at approximately 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 plane.

Emergency crews responded swiftly, with one flight attendant reported to have suffered a knee injury. She was treated on-site by EMTs and transported to a hospital as a precaution. There were no other injuries among the 61 people on Flight 5047 and 32 people on Flight 5155.


Passengers from both planes were safely evacuated on the taxiway and transported by bus to the terminal. Delta provided accommodations including meals and lodging for those affected by the disruption.

Delta Air Lines issued a statement describing the event as a “low-speed collision.” The airline emphasized that safety is its top priority, expressing regret over the incident and pledging full cooperation with authorities in the investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are all involved in examining the circumstances surrounding the collision.

LaGuardia Airport, the second-busiest airport in New York City, primarily handles domestic flights and has seen increased congestion and ground traffic complexities, factors under scrutiny as part of the ongoing review.

Despite the collision, airport operations were reportedly not disrupted. Flight schedules experienced minor delays, with affected passengers offered rebooking options.

Passengers described the collision as sudden but not violent, with some capturing video footage showing the damaged wing lying on the taxiway and emergency response vehicles at the scene.

This collision adds to a series of ground incidents at LaGuardia in recent months, highlighting ongoing concerns about taxiway safety and coordination amid increasing air traffic volumes.

Authorities continue investigating the exact cause, including potential factors such as taxiway congestion, communication protocols, and ground vehicle movements.