A nightmare unfolded at LaGuardia Airport as two Delta planes collided on Wednesday night, tearing the wing clean off one jet in a horrifying crash. The low-speed taxiing accident around 9:56 pm left passengers shaken, with one describing the moment as ‘super jarring’ and ‘chaotic’ as everyone shot forward in their seats.
The incident involved two CRJ-900 regional jets operated by Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air.
‘We were taxiing to our runway and got absolutely smashed by another Delta flight… it was super jarring,’ said a passenger, a CBS News producer.
Public reaction has been one of shock, with aviation expert John Smith tweeting, ‘This is a stark reminder of the need for stricter safety protocols at busy airports like LaGuardia.’
With only one flight attendant injured and all 85 passengers safe, it’s a miracle no one else was hurt. But it begs the question—how safe are our airports? Let us know your thoughts below.
Sources: CBS News, Daily Mail