Delta flight collides with smaller plane at Atlanta airport

On the morning of September 10, a collision occurred between a Delta Airbus A350 and an Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Delta flight, designated DL295, was taxiing for departure to Tokyo when its wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526, which was preparing to depart for Lafayette, Louisiana. The incident took place at the intersection of two taxiways around 10:10 a.m. local time. Images shared on social media depicted significant damage to the tail of the Endeavor aircraft, with its vertical stabilizer appearing to be severed. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the 221 passengers on the Delta flight or the 56 passengers on the Endeavor flight. Delta Airlines confirmed the damage to both aircraft and stated that they were cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board and other authorities. In response to the incident, Delta issued a statement apologizing to customers and indicated that they were working to accommodate affected passengers on alternate flights scheduled for later that day. The airline emphasized that no operational adjustments were expected as a result of the collision. As investigations by the FAA and NTSB continue, Delta TechOps teams are preparing to safely move both aircraft to maintenance hangars for further assessment. The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols on the tarmac and the need for ongoing vigilance in airport operations.