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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Delta and Air Canada aircraft collide on LAX runway
A Delta plane and an Air Canada jet made contact on a runway at Los Angeles International Airport, with visible damage to the Delta aircraft's wing.
During a Tuesday morning taxi operation at LAX, a Delta aircraft struck an Air Canada jet. Video shows the Delta plane's left wing being impacted, apparently by the winglet hitting the other plane's horizontal stabilizer. The incident appears minor, and officials have not confirmed any injuries. The exact positions of the aircraft suggest the Delta was on a taxiway while the Air Canada jet was near a gate.
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Why it matters
Runway collisions raise safety concerns for airlines and passengers at a major U.S. hub.
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