In a rare incident at Atlanta's busy Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, two Delta Air Lines planes collided on Tuesday morning while they were taxiing for takeoff. According to Delta Air Lines spokesperson Anthony Black, the wingtip of a Delta Airbus A350 made contact with a Delta CRJ 900 regional jet operated by Endeavor Airlines.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and all passengers on the regional flight were safely transported back to the terminal by bus, as confirmed by Black. Disturbing photos obtained by CNN and shared on social media revealed the vertical tail of the regional jet detached from the main aircraft, surrounded by airport rescue vehicles.

Delta Air Lines stated that passengers of both flights will be accommodated on alternate flights. The Airbus had 221 passengers on board, while the regional jet carried 56 customers, according to the airline.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) disclosed that the impacted runway has been closed, along with several nearby taxiways, as per publicly available information. In an official statement, the FAA mentioned that "Delta Air Lines Flight 295 was taxiing for departure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when its wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526." The Delta Airbus A350 was bound for Tokyo, while the Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 was heading to Lafayette, Louisiana.

Both the FAA and Delta Air Lines affirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. Delta expressed its cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other authorities involved.

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, known for its high passenger volume, was ranked as the top airport for passenger volume in 2023 by the Airports Council International. As per preliminary rankings for 2023, released in April, the airport is anticipated to serve approximately 110 million passengers in 2024.

Safety remains a top priority, and incidents like this serve as a reminder that even with all precautions in place, accidents can still occur. The aviation industry will closely examine the findings of the investigation to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.