Passengers Safe after 2 Planes Collide on Runway at NY’s LaGuardia Airport

A minor collision between two Delta regional jets at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday night left a flight attendant with minor injuries but all passengers unharmed, the airline confirmed.

The incident occurred at 9:56 p.m. local time when Endeavor flight 5155, preparing for takeoff, struck the fuselage of Endeavor flight 5047, which had just landed and was taxiing toward its gate.

Two Delta Air Lines regional aircraft collide at low speed while taxiing at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.

Although a total of 93 people were involved in the incident, only one person, a cabin crew member, was injured.

According to reports, Endeavor flight 5155 was taxiing… pic.twitter.com/arYcTw0hGx

— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) October 2, 2025

Air traffic control recordings captured the pilot reporting damage to the cockpit, including a cracked windshield and malfunctioning screens.

Delta said the injured crew member was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary checks, describing her condition as minor. No passengers were injured.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that the collision did not disrupt airport operations, with flights continuing on schedule.

U.S. authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, have launched a joint investigation into the incident.

Delta emphasized that passenger safety remains its top priority and that its teams at LaGuardia are assisting travelers affected by the event.