Passengers Record Moment a Japan Airlines Plane Collides with Delta Plane

AJapan Airlines plane struck the tail of a Delta Airlines aircraft while taxiing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

No injuries were reported, but passengers described the moment as "scary" and "shocking."

Why It Matters

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about ground safety at major international airports, where tight schedules and congested taxiways increase the risk of collisions. The FAA temporarily paused some flights into the airport following the crash, adding to travel disruptions.

Witnesses posted videos to X (formerly Twitter) showing the Japan Airlines plane making contact with the Delta aircraft. One used by the name @jacqpatton posted a video of the collision itself. A TikTok user named @whyjackiewhy posted a video showing the end result of that damage from a different angle.

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