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Two Delta planes collided on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, causing damage to both aircraft and prompting an investigation. The crash occurred during taxiing, just hours after a government shutdown that could impact aviation safety oversight. Passengers reported a jarring impact, and authorities are examining whether pilot error, mechanical issues, or ground control contributed to the incident.
United Airlines flight 85 bound for New Jersey was diverted to New York Stewart International Airport due to high winds and a sick passenger, with at least six people hospitalized. The plane, which originated from Tel Aviv, experienced turbulence, leading to some passengers being treated for minor ailments and six being taken to local hospitals. The FAA is investigating the incident.
An American Airlines plane slid off the taxiway at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in New York due to snowy conditions, but no injuries were reported among the 50 passengers and three crew members on board. The FAA is investigating the incident, and the airline stated that the aircraft will undergo a full inspection after being towed from the taxiway.