FAA launches probe into collision between Delta and Air Canada aircraft at LAX

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation following a collision between two commercial aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport on the tarmac.

The incident involved a Delta Air Lines plane and an Air Canada jet. The FAA is examining the circumstances that led to contact between the two aircraft, which were positioned at the airport's gate area or taxiway.

LAX airport operations continued following the incident, though specific details regarding passenger numbers aboard either aircraft, the extent of damage sustained, or any reported injuries remain unclear at this stage.

The FAA, which regulates all civilian aviation activity in the United States, typically conducts thorough investigations into such ground incidents to identify contributing factors and prevent future occurrences. Both airlines are expected to cooperate fully with the federal inquiry.

This incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of ground safety procedures at major U.S. airports as aviation traffic continues to recover to pre-pandemic levels.