Atlanta, United States: A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 was involved in a ground collision at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, August 10, when its wing clipped an empty regional jet during pushback from the gate. While the incident caused visible damage to the aircraft’s wing, no injuries were reported among the 192 passengers or crew members aboard the flight.
The affected flight, Delta Flight 1830, was scheduled to depart for Guatemala City when the collision occurred. According to eyewitness reports and official statements, the Boeing 757 was moving backward away from the gate under the guidance of ground crew when the wing made contact with a parked, unoccupied regional jet. The exact sequence of events is currently under review.
Following the collision, Delta promptly disembarked passengers from the damaged aircraft and arranged for their transfer to a replacement plane. The subsequent flight departed later the same afternoon, arriving at its destination over three hours behind schedule. Delta Air Lines issued a formal apology, expressing regret for the inconvenience caused and reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety and operational excellence.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation to determine the root causes of the incident. Initial reports note that the affected area of the airport where the collision occurred is not typically under direct communication between air traffic controllers and flight crews during pushback, which may contribute to operational challenges. The FAA will examine factors such as ground operations protocols, communication procedures, pilot and ground crew actions, and any systemic issues that may have played a role.
Delta and airport authorities have stated their full cooperation with the FAA’s ongoing investigation and underscored their priority on maintaining the highest safety standards. No additional safety concerns or hazards have been reported in relation to the aircraft or airport operations following the event.
