Airbus A321-211 accident near New York, New York, July 14, 2026
On July 14, 2026 at about 9:48 pm local time, a 2019 Airbus A321-211, registered N382DN, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near New York, New York (Laguardia airport). It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). No one was hurt; 194 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 14, 2026 · about 9:48 pm local time
- Place
- New York, New York · Laguardia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 194 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Airbus A321-211, built 2019 · all A321-211s on the register
- Registration
- N382DN · registry record · serial 8854
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Tailstrike during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 21,699 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme, July 13, 2026
- Maximum gross weight: 197,093 lb
- Seats: 199
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Delta Air Lines INC
The flight
- Departed from: Fort Lauderdale FL at 2:50 pm
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 04/2, 7,002 ft by 150 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 220° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 32,000 ft; a few clouds at 20,000 ft
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
- Observation at 5:00 pm from KLGA
Weather report (METAR): METAR KLGA 142051Z 22014KT 10SM FEW200 SCT250 BKN320 33/20 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP133 FU BKN320 T03330200 58024 $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 4 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 188 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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