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On August 10, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 made contact with the wingtip of a stationary Airbus A350 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The incident took place during pushback as the 757 was preparing to depart for Guatemala City in the morning. Delta confirmed the event and stated that it will work with authorities during the investigation.
No injuries were reported, and operational delays were minor. Passengers were quickly reaccommodated onto another aircraft, and initial assessments indicated only minor damage to the planes involved. This incident adds to a series of recent ground collisions, prompting airlines and regulators to review procedures related to ramp safety and spacing.
The flight involved was Delta DL1830, operated by N695DL, a Boeing 757-200 carrying 192 passengers and six crew members. It struck N569DZ, an Airbus A350-900 parked after arriving from Rome. After returning to the gate, all occupants disembarked safely and continued their journey on another Boeing 757 later that afternoon. Airport operations remained unaffected, with N695DL returning to service the next day while N569DZ remains grounded for repairs.
