Delta Flight Strikes Another Plane on Taxiway, Damaging Tail of Smaller Aircraft

A Delta Air Lines aircraft struck a smaller plane on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning, causing significant damage to the smaller craft.

The incident occurred around 10:10 a.m. when Delta Flight 295, preparing for departure to Tokyo, collided with the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526, which was on its way to Louisiana. According to reports from the Federal Aviation Administration and Delta, the wingtip of the larger jet made contact with the tail section of the Endeavor plane, tearing it off.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew members on either aircraft, as confirmed by Delta Air Lines and airport officials. Essential safety protocols were quickly activated, and the scene was secured by airport services.

In the aftermath of the accident, airport operations experienced minimal disruption. An airport representative noted that one of the aircraft’s passengers was transported via buses to the terminals. Meanwhile, the other aircraft was able to taxi under its own power to a concourse, allowing passengers to safely disembark at their designated gate.

The swift response from airport personnel ensured that the incident did not escalate further and that operations continued with minimal impact. Travelers at the airport were reminded to remain alert and follow instructions from staff as they navigated around the ongoing situation.

Officials will conduct investigations to understand the circumstances that led to this rare incident on the ground. Preliminary assessments will focus on the taxiing procedures of both aircraft and any possible miscommunications that might have occurred between flight crews or ground control.

Incidents of this nature, while serious, are infrequent at one of the busiest airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has ongoing safety protocols in place to mitigate risks associated with aircraft operations on the tarmac.

As follow-up inspections and evaluations are carried out, the damaged aircraft will be assessed for repairs before being cleared for further service. Passengers and aviation experts alike will be watching closely to see how Delta and the FAA address any safety recommendations that may arise from this event.