Tip of Delta plane clips American plane at JFK Airport

Wednesday, August 16, 2017
JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- The wingtip of a Delta Airlines plane came in contact with an American Airlines plane at JFK Airport Tuesday evening.

The incident happened at about 7:10 p.m., according to the Port Authority.
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American Airlines flight 290, a Boeing 757 which was waiting for clearance to depart for Dublin, Ireland, was stationary at the time.

No passengers or crew members were injured.
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Both flights were delayed for a few hours.
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