Federal officials are investigating after a Delta Air Lines plane and Air Canada plane collided on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport on Oct. 6.
Delta Flight 7 was taxiing for departure when its left wingtip clipped the horizontal stabilizer of Air Canada Flight 785, Federal Aviation Administration Public Affairs Specialist Donnell Evans told USA TODAY.
Flight Aware data shows the Delta plane was bound for Japan and the Air Canada flight was landing at LAX from Toronto.
The incident took place about 10:30 a.m. PT, Evans said, and at the time of the collision, the Air Canada flight was being towed when it stopped short of its gate.
"We are aware of an incident involving a Delta Air Lines aircraft and an Air Canada aircraft on a taxiway
at LAX, not a runway," Delta told USA TODAY.
No injuries have been reported, Delta said, adding flights at LAX continue to operate normally.
"Passengers with questions about their travel should contact Delta Air Lines or Air Canada," Delta said.
Air Canada told USA TODAY its aircraft will be taken out of service for inspection and repairs.
Delta said the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and will investigate the cause of the accident.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Delta, Air Canada planes collide on taxiway at LAX
