Delta Flight Collides with Another Plane at Atlanta Airport

A Delta aircraft clipped the tail of another plane on Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while taxiing for departure. The Delta flight, bound for Tokyo, struck an Endeavor Air flight headed to Lafayette, Louisiana.

• Delta Flight 295 was taxiing when it collided with Endeavor Air Flight 5526.
• Video footage shows the Endeavor Air plane with its tail hanging off the side.
• No injuries were reported, but maintenance crews are evaluating the damage.
• Delta accommodated passengers on another flight later in the day.

National Transportation Safety Board Investigating the Delta Flight Incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the collision involving the Delta flight at the Atlanta airport.

Recent Aircraft Incidents and Near-Collisions

This incident comes weeks after a deadly tire explosion at a Delta facility in Atlanta, where two employees were killed and another injured. There have also been several near-collisions at other airports in recent months.

• At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
  • In April, a JetBlue plane almost hit a Southwest Airlines flight while crossing the runway.
  • In May, an American Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff while another plane was landing on an intersecting runway.
• These incidents have raised concerns about air traffic control and runway safety.

FAA's Efforts to Address Runway Incursions and Safety Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has addressed concerns about runway incursions and flight safety at a recent summit. The agency aims to reduce serious runway incursions and has reported a 33% decrease in fiscal 2024 compared to 2023.

• The FAA has a goal of zero serious close calls.
• It is assessing whether changes are needed in how U.S. flights are regulated.