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FAA investigates incident that forced Delta flight to abort landing

FAA investigates incident that forced Delta flight to abort landing

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident at Boston Logan Airport where a Delta flight had to abort its landing to avoid a possible collision with an American Airlines plane taking off from a crossing runway. The Delta flight safely landed after the go-around maneuver, which is a routine safety procedure.

Key Facts

  • The incident involved a Delta Air Lines flight from Dallas and an American Airlines plane at Boston Logan International Airport.
  • The Delta flight performed a go-around, meaning it stopped its landing approach to avoid a collision.
  • There were 129 passengers and 6 crew members on the Delta flight.
  • The Delta plane landed safely after the go-around and passengers left the plane as normal.
  • The FAA is leading the investigation; both American Airlines and the airport deferred comments to the FAA.
  • Go-arounds are common safety actions pilots or air traffic controllers use to prevent accidents.
  • The incident happened amid a series of recent aviation accidents in the U.S. and abroad.
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