On September 10, 2019, an incident occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport involving a Delta Airbus A350 and an Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that as Delta Air Lines Flight 295 was taxiing for departure, its wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526. The two planes were heading to Tokyo and Lafayette, Louisiana, respectively. The incident took place at the intersection of two taxiways at around 10:10 a.m. local time. Images shared on social media showed significant damage to the tail of one of the planes, with its vertical stabilizer appearing to have been severed.
Reports from passengers aboard the planes described a terrifying experience, with loud bangs and metal scraping sounds as the collision occurred. Despite the impact, there were no injuries reported among the passengers on both flights. Delta Airlines confirmed in a statement that the incident resulted in damage to the tail of the regional jet and the wing of the A350. The 221 customers on Delta Flight 295 and 56 customers on Delta Flight 5526 were being transported back to the terminal to be accommodated on alternate flights. The airline stated that no additional operational adjustments were expected as a result of the incident and assured cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other authorities in their investigation.
The damaged Endeavor Air Flight 5526 was scheduled to fly to Lafayette, Louisiana, while the Delta Airbus A350 was bound for Tokyo. The collision took place at the intersection of two taxiways during taxiing for departure. Pictures shared on social media revealed the extent of damage to the planes, with the vertical stabilizer of one aircraft appearing to have been severed. Despite the frightening experience for those on board, everyone emerged unharmed from the incident. The FAA launched an investigation into the collision, seeking to determine the circumstances that led to the mishap that occurred on the tarmac at Atlanta airport. The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols and procedures to prevent such accidents.
In response to the incident, Delta Airlines confirmed that the wing of the Airbus A350 made contact with the tail of the Endeavor Air CRJ-900 on an adjacent taxiway. The airline reported no injuries at the time of the collision and stated that customers would be reaccommodated on alternate flights. Delta assured customers that there were no expected operational adjustments due to the incident, and the airline was cooperating with the NTSB and other authorities in the investigation. The collision underscores the potential dangers of dense air traffic on airport tarmacs and the importance of vigilance and adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure passenger safety.
The collision between the Delta Airbus A350 and the Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 jet at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport resulted in significant damage to the planes. Pictures posted on social media showed the extent of the damage to the tail of one of the aircraft, with the vertical stabilizer visibly severed from the plane. Despite the alarming experience for passengers on both flights, there were no injuries reported as a result of the collision. The incident drew attention to the need for ongoing safety measures and investigation by aviation authorities to ascertain the causes and prevent similar accidents in the future.
The FAA’s investigation into the collision between the Delta Airbus A350 and the Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 jet at Atlanta airport on September 10, 2019, aimed to determine the circumstances and factors involved in the incident. The collision occurred as Delta Flight 295 was taxiing for departure and its wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526. The collision caused significant damage to both planes, with the vertical stabilizer of one aircraft appearing to have been severed. Despite the damage, all passengers on board emerged unharmed from the incident. The FAA’s investigation and cooperation with the NTSB and other authorities underscore the commitment to ensuring aviation safety and preventing accidents on airport tarmacs.
