Two planes collided on the tarmac of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning, resulting in substantial damage but no reported injuries to passengers or crew members. The incident involved a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 and an Endeavor Air Bombardier CRJ900 jet.
Atlanta, Georgia – A major incident unfolded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, September 10th, as two planes collided on the tarmac, causing significant damage to one of the aircraft.
Planes Collide on Atlanta Tarmac, Miraculously No Injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the collision occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m., involving Delta Air Lines Flight 295 and Endeavor Air Flight 5526. Flight 295, an Airbus A350, was taxiing for departure to Tokyo, while Flight 5526, a Bombardier CRJ900, was preparing to depart for Lafayette, Louisiana.
According to the FAA, the Delta Airbus A350's wingtip struck the tail of the Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900. Images shared on social media show severe damage to the tail of the smaller plane, with its vertical stabilizer appearing to have been severed.
Planes Collide on Atlanta Tarmac, Miraculously No Injuries
WFTS Meteorologist Jason Adams, a passenger on the CRJ900, described the incident as terrifying, with jarring metal scraping sounds and loud bangs. However, he confirmed that there were no injuries or smoke on the plane.
Delta Air Lines confirmed the collision in a statement, indicating that the wing of the Airbus A350 made contact with the tail of the CRJ-900 on an adjacent taxiway. The airline emphasized that there were no reported injuries among the 221 passengers on the Airbus A350 and 56 passengers on the Bombardier CRJ900.
Planes Collide on Atlanta Tarmac, Miraculously No Injuries
Initial investigations suggest that the collision occurred at the intersection of two taxiways. The FAA is conducting an investigation into the incident, as is the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Delta has accommodated affected passengers on alternate aircraft scheduled to depart on Tuesday afternoon. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and is working with authorities to determine the full extent of the damage and establish the cause of the incident.
Planes Collide on Atlanta Tarmac, Miraculously No Injuries
Meanwhile, both aircraft involved in the collision have been moved to maintenance hangars by Delta TechOps teams. The aviation industry will await the findings of the investigation to prevent similar accidents in the future.
