Two Delta Airlines planes collide on the runway at Atlanta airport

Delta Plane Collision in Atlanta.

Two Planes Involved.

FAA Investigation Underway.

Two Delta Airlines planes collided on a runway at Georgia’s airport.

The incident occurred at Atlanta Airport on Tuesday morning.

Witnesses reported that the planes collided as one was taxiing for takeoff.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement regarding the incident.

Incident Details: Collision Between Delta and Endeavor Planes

Delta Plane Collision in Atlanta / Photo: @GregVojnovic

«Delta Air Lines Flight 295 was taxiing for departure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when its wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526.»

The Delta Airbus A350 was headed to Tokyo, while the Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 was bound for Lafayette, Louisiana.

The FAA will investigate the incident, which occurred at the intersection of two runways around 10:10 a.m. local time on September 10.

Jason Adams, a meteorologist for WTFS TV, was aboard one of the planes at the time of the impact.

Meteorologist’s Account of the Impact

Delta Plane Collision in Atlanta / Photo: Meteorologist Jason Adams, WTFS TV Tampa

«That was terrifying,» he posted on X. «As we were taxiing for our flight from Atlanta to Louisiana, another plane seemed to hit the back of our plane.»

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“There was no fire or smoke. We’re okay. Waiting for instructions.”

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where the plane collision occurred, is the busiest airport in the U.S. and serves as Delta’s hub.

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