Full Breakdown
Collision of Delta Regional Jets at LaGuardia Airport
10/2/2025, 3:07:22 PM
Incident Overview
On the evening of October 1, 2025, two Delta Air Lines regional jets, operated by Endeavor Air, collided while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The incident occurred around 9:56 p.m. ET, when the wing of Endeavor Air flight 5155, which was preparing for departure to Roanoke, Virginia, made contact with the fuselage of Endeavor Air flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina. Preliminary reports indicate that the collision was a low-speed event, resulting in minor injuries to a flight attendant, while no passengers were reported injured.
Details of the Collision
According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the collision involved two Bombardier CRJ-900 regional jets. The right wing of flight 5155 struck the nose of flight 5047. Eyewitness accounts described a sudden jolt felt by passengers, with one passenger noting that the impact was "super jarring." Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured flight attendant was transported to a local hospital for precautionary treatment.
Passenger Impact and Response
Both aircraft were carrying a total of 85 passengers and crew members. Following the incident, passengers were deplaned and transported back to the terminal by bus. Delta Air Lines provided affected passengers with food, beverages, hotel accommodations, and options to rebook their flights. The airline emphasized its commitment to passenger safety and stated it would cooperate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Port Authority in the investigation.
Official Statements
Delta Air Lines released a statement expressing their concern for the safety of their customers and crew. The airline stated, "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." They reiterated their commitment to working with relevant authorities to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Criticism & Opposition
While no formal criticisms were reported immediately following the incident, aviation safety experts have raised concerns regarding ground operations at busy airports like LaGuardia. Incidents of this nature highlight the need for stringent safety protocols and effective communication among ground crews and pilots to prevent future occurrences.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
There are discrepancies in the reports regarding the extent of the damage and injuries. Some sources indicated that the collision caused significant damage to the aircraft, including a wing being torn off, while others described the damage as minor. Additionally, the exact nature of the flight attendant's injury has not been consistently reported.
What's Next
The FAA and NTSB have initiated investigations into the incident to determine the cause and to assess safety protocols at LaGuardia Airport. The findings from these investigations may lead to recommendations for improved safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have two CRJs on taxiway M that collided,” — Pilot of Endeavor Air flight 5047
- “Delta will work with all relevant authorities to review what occurred as safety of our customers and people comes before all else.” — Delta Air Lines spokesperson
- “Everyone shot forward in their seats and it was kind of a little chaotic as soon as it happened.” — Joey Annunziato, passenger on flight 5047