Passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport faced flight delays after two Delta planes clipped wings on the runway. The incident involved Delta Air Lines Flight 1460, which was taxiing for a flight to West Palm Beach, Florida, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1104, which was preparing to depart for Tucson, Arizona.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the collision occurred at around 10:45 a.m. local time on Thursday, March 28. Both Airbus A320s returned to their gates following the incident.

Fortunately, no passengers or employees were injured during the wingtip contact. However, the impact resulted in significant delays for the affected flights. Flight 1104 arrived in Tucson over four hours later than scheduled, while Flight 1460 reached West Palm Beach with a delay of a little more than 3 hours.

Delta Air Lines confirmed that the wingtip contact occurred at low speed and expressed apologies to the affected customers for the resulting travel delays. The airline’s spokesperson stated that Delta teams worked to reaccommodate the customers to their final destinations following the incident.

Both the FAA and Delta Air Lines are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances that led to the wingtip contact. The cause of the incident and any potential measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future are currently under review.

Passengers and aviation authorities are reminded of the importance of safety measures and protocols to ensure the smooth operation of air travel. As investigations continue, travelers are advised to stay informed about any updates related to the incident and to adhere to any instructions provided by the relevant authorities.