Delta and Air Canada planes involved in LAX runway collision

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   Delta and Air Canada planes collide on LAX taxiway

   A Delta Air Lines jet clipped an Air Canada plane while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, October 4, 2026. The incident involved a Delta Airbus A350 and an Air Canada Boeing 777, with the Delta winglet hitting the Air Canada plane's tail. No injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the incident.

   Why it matters

   The collision occurred while the Air Canada plane was being towed to its gate. The incident caused damage to both planes. The FAA's investigation aims to determine the cause of the collision and assess any potential safety risks.

   What is confirmed

   • A Delta Airbus A350 winglet hit an Air Canada Boeing 777's tail.
   • The incident occurred while the Air Canada plane was being towed to its gate at LAX.
   • No injuries were reported in the incident.
   • The FAA is investigating the collision.

   What to watch next

   • FAA investigation findings
   • Assessment of damage to both planes
   • Potential impact on flight schedules and airport operations
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. New York Post — Delta and Air Canada planes involved in LAX runway collision
   2. ABC7 Los Angeles — Delta plane collides with Air Canada plane on LAX tarmac
   3. Los Angeles Times — Delta and Air Canada planes collide on taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport
   4. CNN — FAA investigating after Delta plane hits an Air Canada jet at LAX
   5. USA Today — Delta, Air Canada planes collide on taxiway at LAX
   6. ABC7 Los Angeles — Delta, Air Canada passenger planes collide on LAX tarmac, officials say
   7. NBC Los Angeles — FAA investigating after Delta plane clips Air Canada aircraft at LAX
   8. nypost.com — Delta and Air Canada planes involved in LAX runway collision
   9. www.timesnownews.com — WATCH: Delta And Air Canada Planes Collide At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | Times Now
   10. coastalabc.com — 2 planes collide at Los Angeles International Airport: FAA
   11. simpleflying.com — Delta Airbus A350 Winglet Wedged In Air Canada Boeing 777's Tail After LAX Collision
   12. www.newser.com — Delta Jet Clips Air Canada Plane at LAX - Newser
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