2 Delta planes collide on tarmac at Atlanta airport, FAA says
SUMMARY
Two Delta-affiliated planes collided on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on September 10, 2024. Delta Flight 295, an Airbus A350 en route to Tokyo, struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526, a Bombardier CRJ900 heading to Lafayette, Louisiana, while taxiing for departure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the collision occurred shortly after 10 a.m. There were 221 passengers aboard the Tokyo-bound flight and 56 on the Louisiana-bound plane. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Passengers from one aircraft were bussed to the terminal, while the other plane taxied back to the gate under its own power. Delta Airlines stated that travelers affected by the incident will be accommodated on alternative flights. The FAA is currently investigating the cause of the collision, with minimal impact reported on overall airport operations.
