Delta, Air Canada planes collide at LAX: What happened?

Delta and Air Canada planes collided at LAX, but no injuries were reported as federal officials investigate what happened. A Delta Air Lines plane and an Air Canada aircraft collided while moving on the ground at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday, October 6, officials said. The incident happened at about 10:30am local time on a taxiway as the Delta flight was preparing to leave for Tokyo. Delta and Air Canada planes collided at LAX, but no injuries were reported as federal officials investigate what happened.. Photographer: Graham Hughes/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the Delta aircraft’s left wingtip clipped the horizontal stabilizer on the tail of an Air Canada plane. The Air Canada aircraft had arrived from Toronto and was being towed toward its gate when the contact happened. No injuries were reported, and flights at LAX continued operating normally. Both aircraft were taken out of service for inspection. The FAA is investigating what led to the collision.Also Read: Who is Jill Fields? Ex-FBI whistleblower alleges Trump admin pushed for probe into LA's anti-ICE protestors(The story is being updated…)Sehjal Gupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times and is part of the US Desk. She covers a wide range of stories from the United States, including politics, sports, entertainment, breaking news, and major global developments. She enjoys working across different beats because every story brings a fresh perspective and an opportunity to explore something different. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sehjal was part of The Times of India, where she headed the International Sports and US Streamers team. She reported on international sports, athlete stories, streamer news, and major developments from around the world. The role gave her the opportunity to work on a diverse range of stories while leading coverage across two evolving news categories. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and believes the experience taught her the importance of staying organised, managing priorities, and adapting to new challenges. Over the years, she has reported on a variety of topics and enjoys taking on stories that keep her curious and encourage her to look beyond the obvious. Expertise: International news, International/US sports, and streamer coverage. Interests: Global affairs, geopolitics, politics, and entertainment. Outside work, Sehjal loves travelling, watching movies, and exploring new places to eat. She enjoys discovering new cultures and believes that some of the best stories and experiences come from stepping outside her comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar places.Read More