A collision occurred between two aircraft while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. In this incident, a flight attendant sustained minor injuries. Airport authorities have increased security and initiated an investigation.
US: A serious aircraft incident occurred at LaGuardia Airport in New York, USA, on the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The incident took place when two aircraft collided. According to reports, the right wing of one aircraft struck the front section of another. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries in this collision and was subsequently admitted to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure.
In air traffic control audio, a pilot was heard saying, "Their right wing cut our nose and damaged the cockpit, our windscreen, and the screen." This incident occurred while aircraft were taxiing at the airport.
Previous Incidents at LaGuardia Airport
This is not the first incident at LaGuardia Airport. According to reports, in March, a Delta aircraft's wing struck the runway. Furthermore, while an aircraft arriving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport was landing and taxiing, its wing collided with another aircraft. These incidents have raised questions about the airport's safety and aircraft operational systems.
Series of Aviation Incidents in the US in Recent Months
This year, the US has witnessed a long series of aircraft and helicopter incidents. In January, an American military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided in mid-air near Reagan Washington National Airport. This accident resulted in 67 fatalities. On January 30, an air ambulance crashed in Philadelphia, claiming eight lives. In April, a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New Jersey, killing five people. In May, a military aircraft crashed in San Diego, leading to the deaths of six people.
