On Sunday, August 20, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 struck the wingtip of a stationary Airbus A350 parked at an adjacent gate. As reported by CNN, the incident occurred during pushback as the 757 prepared to depart for Guatemala City on the morning of the 10th. Delta confirmed the incident and affirmed that it will cooperate with authorities in the investigation.
No injuries were reported, and the incident caused minor operational delays. Customers were quickly reaccommodated, while the damage sustained to the aircraft appears to be minor. The event marks another occurrence in a concerning pattern of ground collisions, with airlines and regulators responding by placing a renewed focus on procedural spacing and ramp-side vigilance.
The Incident And The Immediate Response
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