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United Airlines Collision at LaGuardia Disrupts Flights
United Airlines collision at LaGuardia on November 2, 2025, involved two UA/UAL narrowbody jets on the ground; no injuries were reported.
On November 2, 2025, two United Airlines aircraft (IATA: UA, ICAO: UAL) — both narrowbody jets — made contact on the ramp at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) amid strong winds and ongoing staffing shortages. The airline and airport crews reported no injuries among crew or ground personnel, but the impact to operations was immediate.
Airport authorities said the ground contact forced temporary closures of affected gates and produced ripple effects across the airline’s schedule for the day. Passengers at LaGuardia experienced longer-than-normal taxi times and widespread delays as teams assessed damage and moved aircraft away from active service areas. United posted on its customer channels that it was working to rebook affected travelers.
Impact of the United Airlines collision
The collision highlighted two pressure points for busy airports: weather and workforce availability. Strong gusts can complicate pushback and tug operations for narrowbody aircraft; when staff resources are thin, recovery and turnaround times lengthen. The combination of wind and staffing shortages contributed to significant disruptions at LGA as teams prioritized safety checks and operational recovery.
- United Airlines collision: two UA/UAL narrowbody jets at LaGuardia (LGA) on November 2, 2025
- No injuries reported among crew or ground personnel
- Immediate delays and gate disruptions affected multiple departures
- Authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances of the ground contact
Investigators have been notified and an inquiry is underway to determine how the contact occurred and whether procedures or environmental factors played a role. While specifics of the investigation body were not named in initial briefings, airport and airline teams typically review ramp handling, communication logs, and weather data when ground incidents occur.
If you’re traveling through LGA, check your flight status with United and allow extra time for airport processing. The airline advised passengers to monitor official updates, expect rebooking help if affected, and contact customer service for itinerary changes.
