Two Delta Jets Collide While Taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Core Points - Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in minor injuries to one flight attendant and prompting investigations by regulators [1][4] - The incident involved CRJ-900 aircraft operated by Endeavor Air, with one plane striking another while following air traffic control instructions [2][4] - The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a team to investigate the collision, and flight recorders from both planes are being analyzed [3] Incident Details - The collision occurred around 10 p.m. local time, with Flight 5047 heading to its gate and striking Flight 5155, which was taxiing for departure [2][4] - Preliminary information indicates that the wing of Flight 5155 made contact with the body of the other aircraft [4] - Passengers reported feeling the plane being dragged during the incident, raising safety concerns at LaGuardia due to previous incidents [5] Regulatory Context - The FAA is investigating the incident, which is part of a series of safety concerns at LaGuardia, including a previous incident involving a Delta jet [5][6] - More than 50 industry and labor groups have expressed concerns that a US government shutdown could threaten aviation safety [7]