Flight attendant injured in collision between Delta jets at LaGuardia

In the United States, a collision occurred at LaGuardia Airport on the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2025, involving two Delta Air Lines regional jets. The incident took place around 9:56 PM when Endeavor Air Flight 5155, which was preparing for departure to Roanoke, Virginia, made contact with Endeavor Air Flight 5047, which had just arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina. Both aircraft were taxiing at low speeds at the time of the accident, which resulted in the right wing of Flight 5155 clipping the fuselage of Flight 5047. According to Delta Air Lines, the collision caused minor damage primarily to the windscreen and some dashboard screens in Flight 5155, but no serious injuries were reported among passengers who were onboard either flight. There were 32 people on Flight 5155, including 28 passengers and four crewmembers, while Flight 5047 had 61 individuals onboard, consisting of 57 passengers and four crewmembers. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that a flight attendant from Flight 5155 sustained a minor injury. Emergency Medical Technicians assessed the flight attendant at the scene and subsequently transported her to a nearby hospital for precautionary treatment. Delta emphasized that safety and well-being were their top priorities and that the injured employee was receiving the necessary care. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to any passengers, and Delta made arrangements for those affected, including offering hotel accommodations and rebooking on new flights the following day. The incident did not impact operations at LaGuardia Airport, and passengers were safely escorted off the aircraft and onto shuttle buses. Delta's statement indicated their commitment to cooperate with various authorities, including the Port Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration, to investigate the incident fully. This collision adds to ongoing discussions around aviation safety and the protocols required during taxiing phases at airports, highlighting the need for stringent regulations and communication among flight crews to prevent similar occurrences in the future.