PLANE CHAOS: Two Delta Airlines Jets COLLIDE on LaGuardia Airport Tarmac in New York City
- Terrifying moment two planes crashed into each other on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City
- Shocking footage shows a wing detached from one of the planes after the collision, which happened while both aircraft were taxiing
- At least one person has been injured in the disaster, which is currently under investigation
In a heart-stopping moment that has sent shockwaves through the aviation world, two Delta Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The dramatic incident, which occurred on Wednesday night local time, has left at least one person injured and a trail of destruction in its wake.
According to eyewitnesses, the two planes were taxiing at slow speed when the right wing of one plane collided with the nose of the other. The impact was so severe that a wing detached from one of the planes, leaving a scene of utter devastation.
“It was like something out of a nightmare,” said one witness, who wished to remain anonymous. “I was watching from a distance, and suddenly I saw the two planes collide. It was like a slow-motion horror movie.”
Fortunately, the incident did not result in any fatalities, but the injured person was rushed to hospital for treatment. An investigation into the cause of the collision is currently underway, with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the scene.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of air travel, with many passengers taking to social media to express their shock and concern. “This is terrifying,” wrote one Twitter user. “How can two planes collide on the tarmac? It’s just unbelievable.”
Delta Airlines has released a statement confirming the incident and promising to cooperate fully with the investigation. “We are working closely with the relevant authorities to determine the cause of the incident and to ensure that our passengers and crew are safe,” the statement read.