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Delta A350 Clips Air Canada at LAX, No Injuries

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 2:12 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

FAA Launches Probe

The U.S. FAA opened an investigation after a Delta Airbus A350-900 clipped an Air Canada plane at LAX.
The Delta aircraft’s left wingtip struck the Air Canada plane’s horizontal stabilizer, causing minor structural damage.
No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on the Delta flight.
Delta transferred all passengers to another aircraft.
Maintenance crews removed the damaged A350-900 for inspection and repairs.

Summary

Delta Evacuates Flight

Delta Air Lines evacuated passengers from Flight 234 after it landed in Israel on October 13, 2026.
Israeli security moved the Airbus A330neo N423DX to an isolated area for a thorough inspection.
Authorities reported no unusual findings or credible explosive device on the aircraft.
All passengers and crew were safely deplaned and taken to the terminal.
Israel Airports Authority said airport operations returned to normal, noting the incident followed a flydubai hijacking attempt on September 30, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Delta’s recent wing-tip collision at LAX and the A330neo evacuation in Israel occur while platforms increasingly turn to Wikipedia for reliable incident data—a practice solidified in 2017–18 when Facebook and YouTube began using the site to combat misinformation. Wikipedia’s 2020 partnership with the WHO and its 7,000-article COVID-19 coverage illustrate this broader push for accurate, real-time information.

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FAA Launches Probe

The U.S. FAA opened an investigation after a Delta Airbus A350-900 clipped an Air Canada plane at LAX.
The Delta aircraft’s left wingtip struck the Air Canada plane’s horizontal stabilizer, causing minor structural damage.
No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on the Delta flight.
Delta transferred all passengers to another aircraft.
Maintenance crews removed the damaged A350-900 for inspection and repairs.

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