Federal authorities are conducting an investigation following a collision between two commercial aircraft on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 6. The incident involved a Delta Air Lines flight and an Air Canada flight.
According to Donnell Evans, a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the collision occurred as Delta Flight 7 was taxiing for departure. During this maneuver, the left wingtip of the Delta aircraft made contact with the horizontal stabilizer of Air Canada Flight 785.
No additional details regarding damages, injuries, or delays have been disclosed at this time. The FAA continues to review the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the cause and any necessary safety measures. Both airlines and airport operations have reportedly been cooperating with the investigation.
