Air Canada, Delta Planes Collide on LAX Tarmac
A Delta Air Lines jet clipped an Air Canada plane on the taxiway at LAX at approximately 10:30 a.m. Pacific time Tuesday. Both airlines confirmed the contact; neither reported injuries.
- 275 customers and 15 crew were aboard the Delta flight at the time.
- Delta Flight 7 was bound for Tokyo; Air Canada Flight AC 785 originated in Toronto.
- Delta's left wingtip struck the horizontal stabilizer of the Air Canada Boeing 777.
- Air Canada removed its aircraft from service for inspection and repairs.
Why it matters: Runway collisions between taxiing and towed aircraft can cause structural damage that grounds planes and triggers federal safety reviews.
- The FAA is investigating; Delta said it will cooperate with the NTSB.
How 10 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 4 sources: The center focuses on airline statements, the FAA investigation, and confirmed aircraft damage with an emphasis on passenger safety.
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right leads with the collision as a breaking news event, highlighting visible damage and uncertainty about injuries before official confirmation.
New York Post5hPlanes collide on LAX runway
Just the News1dTwo planes involved in minor runway collision at Los Angeles airport
Fox News3hDelta Air Lines jet clips Air Canada plane on Los Angeles International Airport tarmac
The Gateway Pundit2hDEVELOPING: Delta Air Lines Plane and Air Canada Plane Collide on Tarmac at LAX (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaWhat’s next: The FAA confirmed it is leading the investigation into the incident.
- Delta's maintenance and airport teams are assessing the Airbus A350.
- What caused the Air Canada plane to stop short of its gate while being towed?
- Will the NTSB open a formal investigation separate from the FAA review?