Can you imagine sitting in an airplane, just taxiing away, and suddenly being jolted by another jet? That’s exactly what unfolded at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when two Delta passenger planes collided on the runway, leaving one wing mangled and passengers rattled.

On Wednesday night at around 9:56 PM, two regional jets operated by Delta’s subsidiary, Endeavor Air, were involved in a shocking mishap. As they navigated the tarmac at low speed, one jet preparing for takeoff to Roanoke, Virginia, clipped the fuselage of another inbound from Charlotte, North Carolina. The collision resulted in visible damage: one plane’s wing was torn apart, and the other’s nose was dented, while emergency vehicles flooded the scene to assist the shocked passengers and crew.

A passenger on the flight described the incident as “absolutely smashed,” recounting the chaos that ensued. “We were taxiing to our runway and we got absolutely smashed by another Delta flight... it was super jarring,” he shared, revealing how everyone lurched forward in their seats, caught off guard by the unexpected crash.

Thankfully, only one flight attendant sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly taken to a hospital. Delta confirmed that all passengers remained unharmed, a silver lining amidst the chaos. The airline assured that they would collaborate with relevant authorities to investigate the incident, emphasizing their commitment to safety: “The safety of our customers and people comes before all else.”

As Delta worked to transfer passengers back to Terminal C, the airport operations remained unaffected by this bizarre occurrence. Meanwhile, the world watched in disbelief as another near-miss incident unfolded in the skies. An easyJet plane narrowly avoided a collision with an incoming Nouvelair jet at Nice Côte d’Azur airport in France, just 10 feet away from disaster. With both airlines now under scrutiny, it’s a stark reminder of the inherent risks within air travel.