Incidents on the Tarmac: Delta Jets Collide at LaGuardia

In an unusual event at LaGuardia Airport, New York, two jets operated by Delta Air Lines encountered a mishap while taxiing.

The airline reported that a 'low-speed impact' occurred between Endeavor Air Flight 5047, which had just landed from Charlotte, North Carolina, and Endeavor Flight 5155, poised to head to Roanoke, Virginia.

Endeavor represents a branch of Delta. According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, this incident unfolded shortly before the clock struck 10 p.m., Eastern Time.

Initial details suggest that Flight 5155’s wing came into contact with the body of Flight 5047.

There was a report of a flight attendant receiving minor injuries, for which they received immediate medical attention from emergency services before being admitted to a hospital, as narrated by the Port Authority.

Flight 5155 had 32 people on board, with 28 listed as passengers and 4 as crew members. Meanwhile, Flight 5047 carried a total of 61, comprising 57 passengers and 4 crew members.

A producer from CBS News, who was traveling on Flight 5047, documented the incident with cellphone footage, capturing visuals of the other aircraft's damaged wing.

In the footage, the pilot of Flight 5047 is recorded informing passengers that an aircraft had made contact with their plane.

What caused the planes to collide remains uncertain at this moment.

The Port Authority clarified that airport operations were not affected by this incident.

The passengers were taken off the aircraft and guided to waiting shuttle buses. Those who needed accommodations were promised hotel stays and rebooking for flights on Thursday.

"Delta's teams at LaGuardia are diligently ensuring the comfort and needs of our passengers following this minor mishap involving our Delta Connection aircraft, operated by Endeavor," Delta stated. "We are cooperating with authorities to understand what transpired, as our customers' safety remains paramount. We apologize for any inconvenience."

CBS News New York has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for comments but is yet to receive a response.

Jared Ochacher of CBS News is on the national breaking news beat, reporting from the heart of New York City.