Delta Plane Clips Air Canada Tail at Los Angeles Airport
A Delta plane clipped the tail of an Air Canada flight at an airport in Los Angeles, as reported by the FAA.
Los Angeles, CA, October 7, 2026 —
A Delta Air Lines aircraft made contact with the tail of an Air Canada flight at a Los Angeles area airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The incident involved a Delta plane clipping the tail of the Air Canada aircraft. Further details regarding the specific airport in Los Angeles where the event occurred, the date and time of the occurrence, or the exact aircraft involved were not immediately available. The FAA confirmed the incident.
The nature and extent of any damage to either aircraft have not been disclosed. It was also not specified if any passengers or crew members were injured as a result of the contact.
A spokesperson for the FAA stated that the agency is investigating the incident. Information regarding the cause of the clipping or any subsequent operational impacts, such as diversions or delays, was not provided in the initial report.
Aviation incidents, even those involving minor contact between aircraft, are typically reviewed by regulatory bodies like the FAA to determine contributing factors and to identify any potential safety improvements needed within airport operations or airline procedures.
No further information was provided regarding the outcome of the FAA’s investigation or any potential regulatory actions that may follow.
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