Two Delta CRJ-900 Jets Collide Taxiing LaGuardia Airport Injures Flight Attendant

Two Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 regional jets, operated by Endeavor Air, collided at low speed on the congested taxiway M at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The collision involved the right wing of the departing Flight 5155 striking the cockpit and nose of the arriving Flight 5047, resulting in a flight attendant sustaining a knee injury and one person hospitalized. Passengers from both flights, carrying a total of 85 people, were safely evacuated and provided hotel accommodations and meals by Delta. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the incident did not disrupt airport operations and Delta has committed to working with authorities to investigate the safety breach. Eyewitness reports described the collision as jarring, with passengers shocked but no severe injuries reported. The incident has raised concerns about operational safety at LaGuardia, known for its crowded taxiways and delays.