Tense moments unfolded last Wednesday night at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when two Delta planes collided while taxiing on the runway. The impact, although it did not result in a major disaster, left one flight attendant injured and led to the immediate evacuation of passengers.
The accident happened as both aircraft were maneuvering in connecting areas toward the runway, causing visible damage to one of the wings. Emergency crews quickly responded to assist the crew and ensure the safety of travelers, who were later rebooked on other flights.
The Port Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have already launched an investigation to determine the causes of the incident and to verify whether there were failures in air traffic control protocols.
Could this Delta accident at the airport have been avoided?
Experts suggest it probably could have, since monitoring and coordination systems are typically designed to prevent such collisions. However, an official report will be needed to clarify what happened and ensure future incidents are avoided.