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How did the Jets crash in NYC?

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Two Delta regional jets collided while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport. Flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, was struck by departing Flight 5155. The right wing of 5155 clipped the nose and cockpit of 5047, causing significant damage. Preliminary data shows 5155 was told to yield but still collided. One minor injury was reported.

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Two Delta jets crash while taxiing at New York airport

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  • Two Delta jets collided while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport. 6s
  • Flight 5155, bound for Roanoke, and flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, were involved. 47s
  • One flight attendant suffered minor injuries in the incident. 1m 15s
  • Preliminary data shows flight 5155 was told to yield but still collided. 1m 43s
  • Delta apologized and stated that safety is its top priority. 2m 1s
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Two Delta jets crash while taxiing at New York airport
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CBS America
2 hours ago
Two Delta jets crash while taxiing at New York airport

Flight 5155, taxiing to the runway, collided with arriving Flight 5047 just before 10 p.m.; the right wing of 5155 clipped the nose and cockpit of 5047.

Two regional jets collide on tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport
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14 hours ago
Two regional jets collide on tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport

As Flight 5047 taxied to the gate, it was struck by departing Flight 5155; the right wing clipped the nose and cockpit, causing chaos on board.

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