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Endeavor Air Jets Collide at LaGuardia; Minor Injuries Reported

10/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A collision occurred at LaGuardia on October 1, 2025, around 9:58 p.m., between two Endeavor Air regional jets while taxiing.
Endeavor Air flight 5155 to Roanoke, Virginia, and flight 5047 from Charlotte, North Carolina, were involved.
A flight attendant sustained minor injuries; no passengers were injured.
Passengers were bused to the terminal with food, beverages, hotel accommodations, and rebooking options.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 crash of Air Florida Flight 90, which resulted in 78 fatalities, prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enforce stricter safety regulations, including enhanced taxiing protocols. The recent collision involving Endeavor Air jets at LaGuardia Airport highlights ongoing safety challenges in airport operations, emphasizing the importance of regulatory oversight and lessons learned from past aviation disasters.

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Story summary

A collision occurred at LaGuardia on October 1, 2025, around 9:58 p.m., between two Endeavor Air regional jets while taxiing.
Endeavor Air flight 5155 to Roanoke, Virginia, and flight 5047 from Charlotte, North Carolina, were involved.
A flight attendant sustained minor injuries; no passengers were injured.
Passengers were bused to the terminal with food, beverages, hotel accommodations, and rebooking options.

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