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A collision between two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand occurred at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday evening. The incident, which took place just before 10:00 p.m. EST, involved the right wing of one aircraft striking the nose of another during taxiing operations.
According to flight tracking data, DL5155 (N902XJ) was scheduled to depart for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport and had pushed back from gate 71 around 9:39 p.m., but did not begin taxiing until about 9:55 p.m. Meanwhile, DL5047 (N480PX), arriving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, landed on Runway 4 at approximately 9:53 p.m. and exited onto taxiway B before making a turn onto taxiway M and stopping. N902XJ continued its movement and collided with the stationary N480PX.
Delta Air Lines issued a statement following the event: "Delta teams at our New York-LaGuardia hub are working to ensure our customers are taken care of after two Delta Connection aircraft operated by Endeavor Air were involved in a low-speed collision during taxi," a spokesperson for the carrier said. "Delta will work with all relevant authorities to review what occurred as safety of our customers and people comes before all else. We apologize to our customers for the experience."
