Delta Air Lines Planes Collide on Atlanta Tarmac; No Injuries Reported, FAA to Investigate

A collision between two Delta Air Lines aircraft occurred on the tarmac at an airport in Atlanta, generating attention and concern. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident.

Incident Details and Aircraft Involved

According to reports, one of the planes involved in the collision was an Airbus A350, while the other was a Bombardier CRJ-900. The Airbus A350 was in the process of taxiing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when its wingtip unintentionally struck the tail of the Bombardier CRJ-900, which was stationary at the time.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) and the airline authorities promptly responded to the incident, providing details on the sequence of events. The collision occurred around 10:07 a.m., specifically at the intersection of two taxiways, as confirmed by the FFA and Delta Air Lines.

The Airbus A350, designated for flight 295, was due for departure to Tokyo, while the Bombardier CRJ-900, operating as flight 5526 under Endeavor Air (a subsidiary of Delta), was scheduled to fly to Lafayette, Louisiana.

Following the collision, Delta Air Lines and airport authorities took immediate measures to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members, despite the absence of injuries. The FFA stated their intention to investigate the incident thoroughly, in line with their protocols for such occurrences.