Delta and Air Canada Jets Clip Wings at LAX, FAA Investigating
A Delta Air Lines plane's wingtip clipped the tail of an Air Canada jet while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which caused minor damage to both…
Tucson, AZ, October 7, 2026 — An incident involving a Delta Air Lines aircraft and an Air Canada jet occurred Tuesday morning at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The mishap took place while the planes were taxiing. According to preliminary reports, the wingtip of a Delta Air Lines plane made contact with the tail of an Air Canada jet.
The incident resulted in minor damage to both the Delta and Air Canada aircraft. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members on either plane.
The FAA has stated it will be investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the cause. Further details regarding the specific location of the taxiway, the flight numbers involved, and the extent of the damage have not been immediately released.
Airport operations were not significantly disrupted by the event, although standard procedures for handling such incidents were followed.
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