Collision with Delta Airlines in Atlanta | 11alive.com

ATLANTA – According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), two planes collided at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, damaging one of the aircraft.

According to officials, Delta Air Lines Flight 295 was preparing to take off at around 10:10 a.m. when its wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526. A statement from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport said the collision occurred at the intersection of taxiways E and H on the north runway.

According to the FAA, the Delta Airbus's destination was Tokyo and the Endeavor Bombardier's destination was Lafayette, Louisiana.

“No injuries have been reported at this time and passengers are being returned to the terminal where they will be rebooked on alternate flights,” Delta added in a statement. “DL295 carried 221 passengers and DL5526 carried 56 passengers. No further operational adjustments are expected at this time.”

A photo from the scene of the accident apparently shows the tail of the second plane being torn off.

The FAA said it is investigating the incident.

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