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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