Do recent runway or taxiway collisions make you concerned about U.S. airport safety?
Delta Jets Collide at LaGuardia, Raising Fresh Concerns Over Taxiway Safety
On Wednesday night, two Delta Connection CRJ-900 aircraft collided on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The incident, involving flights operated by Endeavor Air, occurred at low speed but caused visible damage to both aircraft. One flight was taxiing for departure while the other had just arrived, and the collision resulted in a cracked windscreen, nose damage, and part of a wing being sheared off. A flight attendant sustained a minor knee injury and was hospitalized. While passenger injuries were avoided, the close call has reignited scrutiny of airport ground operations. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway, focusing on human error, communication lapses, and procedural safety. With multiple near-misses reported across U.S. airports in recent months, this incident adds fuel to concerns over aviation safety and infrastructure stress.
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- Yes, it's becoming a pattern
- No, these are isolated incidents
- Somewhat concerned
- Not at all