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1 injured in ‘low-speed collision’ between Delta jets on LaGuardia taxiway

1 injured in ‘low-speed collision’ between Delta jets on LaGuardia taxiway

Summary

Two Delta Air Lines jets collided at LaGuardia Airport in New York. A flight attendant was injured, but no passengers were hurt. The incident is under investigation by authorities.

Key Facts

  • Two Delta regional jets hit each other on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport.
  • One jet was preparing to take off, while the other had just landed.
  • A flight attendant had injuries but they were not life-threatening.
  • No passengers were reported injured.
  • Both jets are CRJ-900 planes, operated by Endeavor Air.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the collision.
  • LaGuardia Airport has an advanced radar system to track aircraft on the ground.
  • Regular airport operations were not disrupted by the collision.

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