Empty Delta Aircraft Prepared for Takeoff in Atlanta

Aircraft Clipped During Pushback at Atlanta Airport

A Delta Air Lines aircraft made contact with an unrelated plane while departing from the gate in Atlanta on Sunday morning, according to the airline. The affected wing reportedly touched an empty aircraft as the plane was pushed back from the terminal.

The flight was heading to Guatemala City, but due to the incident, passengers were transferred to a different aircraft after a delay. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The aircraft involved had 192 passengers on board, along with two pilots and four flight attendants. The airline stated that the collision caused no harm to anyone and that further details are not yet available.

Delta airplane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with air traffic control tower in background
A Delta aircraft at Atlanta International Airport with the control tower visible in the background.