{"id":74295,"date":"2024-11-10T20:17:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T14:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=74295"},"modified":"2024-11-10T20:18:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T14:48:07","slug":"delta-a350-that-collided-with-crj-at-atlanta-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/10\/delta-a350-that-collided-with-crj-at-atlanta-status\/","title":{"rendered":"What happened to Delta A350 that Collided with CRJ at Atlanta Airport?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ATLANTA-<\/strong> A few months ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/delta\/\">Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> Airbus A350, registered as N503DN <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/10\/delta-a350-collided-with-endeavor-crj900-at-atlanta\/\">collided with another Delta plane<\/a>, Bombardier CRJ at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft is grounded obviously because it was damaged severely and is under repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A few months ago, Delta Air Lines (DL) Airbus A350, registered as N503DN collided with another Delta plane, Bombardier CRJ900 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).\" class=\"wp-image-35051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080px-Delta_Air_Lines_N510DN_Airbus_A350-941_at_Sydney_Airport_4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=95400717<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delta-a350-collided-with-crj-status\">Delta A350 Collided with CRJ Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 10, 2024, Delta Flight DL295 operated by a 7-year-old A350\u00a0bound for Tokyo Haneda (HND), struck Endeavor Air Flight 5526, a CRJ900 destined for Lafayette, Louisiana, with its wingtip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This just happened in Atlanta. <br><br>An Airbus A350 just knocked the vertical stabilizer off a Delta CRJ-900 in a collision while taxiing. <br><br>Thankfully, nobody hurt. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rco1uiJD7r\">pic.twitter.com\/Rco1uiJD7r<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Clint Fiore \ud83e\uddac DM for Biz Deals (@ClintFiore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClintFiore\/status\/1833550583812288828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 10, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident is under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=FAA\">Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/a> investigation and that is why there is limited information on it. But we got an update from a Reddit user who likely is an aircraft technician working on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Delta Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), the A350 is grounded, and undergoing extensive repairs due to significant internal structural damage to the wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both, Airbus and Delta engineers have been involved since the incident to design an appropriate repair, as this level of wingtip damage on an A350 is unprecedented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collision bent and cracked parts of the wing structure just inboard of the winglet. The repair has been slowed by the complexity of the work and a two- to three-month wait for replacement parts, which aren\u2019t readily available for this newer aircraft model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delta\u2019s maintenance technicians reported seeing severe deformation and cracking in the wing\u2019s internal structures, requiring extensive non-destructive testing (NDT) and analysis, followed by communication with Airbus for detailed repair instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRJ\u2019s fate remains uncertain, as Delta and its insurers continue to assess repair feasibility. External repairs on the A350 require a rigorous process of fabrication, installation, inspection, and certification to ensure airworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So at last to conclude such kind of incident with the A350 has never happened in the world and this is one of the newest aircraft. So such repairs will take time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the summary of information we received from technicians and engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"A few months ago, Delta Air Lines (DL) Airbus A350, registered as N503DN collided with another Delta plane, Bombardier CRJ900 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).\" class=\"wp-image-69050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9gwrwir8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Delta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary-of-work-and-damage\">Summary of Work and Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Impact Zone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The collision caused significant damage to the A350&#8217;s wing structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The impact point is located just inboard of the winglet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal structural components experienced severe bending and cracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple internal wing structures required removal due to damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First recorded instance of this type of wing damage on an A350<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composite construction requiring specialized repair protocols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible hidden damage to spars and adjacent systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repair Process Complexities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineering Response<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediate involvement of the Airbus engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of custom repair procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive analysis of damage patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple inspection cycles required<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supply Chain Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extended lead time of <strong>2-3 months<\/strong> for critical components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited parts availability for newer aircraft types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special fabrication requirements for composite structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex procurement process for non-standard repair parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRJ900 Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final disposition pending insurance company assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of repair by the Delta maintenance team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of damage extent not fully disclosed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance evaluation ongoing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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