Los Angeles, October 7 – A Delta Airbus A350 and an Air Canada Boeing 777 struck each other on the ground at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in a wingtip collision that left visible damage on both long-haul aircraft. The Delta A350-941 wingtip appeared lodged against the horizontal stabilizer of the Air Canada 777-233LR. No injuries have been confirmed, and passenger status has not been released.
BREAKING: A Delta Air Lines aircraft and an Air Canada aircraft collided on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport. No injuries were initially reported. https://t.co/x1UxoNXWFM
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The ground collision occurred during aircraft movement at LAX, a key transpacific hub for Delta and a gateway for daily Air Canada flights from Canada. Reports describe wingtip deformation on the Delta jet pressed against the Air Canada Boeing 777 tail. Both wide-body aircraft require thorough inspections before return to service.
WATCH: This morning, Delta Airbus A350 taxiing for its flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo-Haneda (HND) clipped Air Canada Boeing 777 on the ground at Terminal 6. The A350’s left wing struck the tail of the Air Canada 777 right horizontal stabilizer while the aircraft were manoeuvring on the ramp.
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Airport authorities and both airlines are investigating the cause of the Delta A350 collision with the Air Canada 777 at LAX. Repairs may delay operations while crews assess the wingtip and stabilizer. No immediate schedule impact has been announced, though updates are expected as inspections continue.
#BreakingNews: A pair of planes appeared to be involved in a minor collision at Los Angeles International Airport late Tuesday morning. https://t.co/gyt1PcApjf https://t.co/8BCUrYlZjc
— KTLA (@KTLA) October 6, 2026
Travelers may face flight delays or cancellations if either aircraft remains grounded for repairs. Passengers on affected routes should monitor airline alerts for rebooking or compensation if disruptions exceed standard thresholds. Wide-body incidents at Los Angeles International Airport call for careful ramp movement.