The vibes at Los Angeles International Airport took a serious hit Tuesday morning after a routine taxi turned into a collision. A Delta Air Lines jet, which was prepped for a flight to Tokyo with 275 passengers and 15 crew members on board, clipped an Air Canada plane while moving across the tarmac.
What went down
According to the airlines, the Air Canada flight had just touched down from Toronto and was being towed toward its gate when the Delta Airbus A350-900 made contact with its tail using a left wingtip. The damage is definitely visible—footage shared by TMZ shows a gnarly gash on the wing of the Air Canada jet. Real talk, the fact that no one was hurt is the only win here.
The fallout
Delta has already confirmed that its maintenance crews and airport teams are assessing the situation. While they’re working to get everyone back on track, the passengers on the Delta flight are dealing with a major L regarding their travel plans. Both airlines are prioritizing safety checks, and the NTSB is stepping in to investigate exactly how this happened. Say less—we'll keep you posted as the investigation moves forward.
Why it matters
Airport ground safety is highkey critical. While major accidents are rare, any contact between massive jets on a busy tarmac triggers a massive federal investigation to ensure the ground rules for taxiing and towing remain solid.
