Planes Collide, Damaging Aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: FAA

FAA Investigating Incident Involving Delta, Air Canada Planes

Two planes collided at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Monday, causing damage to both aircraft but no injuries, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. EST when a Delta Air Lines jetliner clipped the wing of an Air Canada plane that was parked at the gate.

No Injuries Reported

Both planes were unoccupied at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. The Delta jetliner was scheduled to depart for Baltimore, while the Air Canada plane was scheduled to depart for Toronto.

FAA Investigating

The FAA is investigating the incident to determine the cause. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also investigating.

Damage to Aircraft

The Delta jetliner sustained damage to its wing, while the Air Canada plane sustained damage to its tail. Both aircraft were taken out of service for repairs.

No Impact on Airport Operations

The incident did not impact airport operations, and flights continued to depart and arrive as scheduled.