Delta A350 and Air Canada plane collide at Los Angeles International Airport
Delta Air Lines Flight 7 and Air Canada Flight 875 made contact on a runway at LAX, with no injuries reported and limited traffic delays.
Collision details
Delta Air Lines Flight 7 was taxiing for departure when it collided with Air Canada Flight 875 at Los Angeles International Airport. The Delta aircraft’s left wingtip clipped the horizontal stabiliser of the Air Canada plane, which was being towed and had stopped short of its gate. The incident occurred at 10:30 am local time.
The Delta aircraft involved was an A350, while the Air Canada aircraft was parked on the runway.
Passenger and crew numbers
Delta reported that 275 customers and 15 crew members were on board the flight at the time of the collision.
Operational impact
Live arrival traffic at LAX experienced delays of around 15 minutes, with 26 flights delayed as of 1 pm local time. Two flights were cancelled.
Air traffic at LAX experienced delays of 15 minutes or less following the incident, and 26 planes were delayed as of 1 pm local time.
Airlines' statements
Both airlines issued statements saying the two planes “made contact” and that no injuries were reported. Air Canada said its plane is out of service for inspection and repairs.