Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
Summary
A Delta Air Lines plane came within about 300 feet of an American Airlines plane during a landing attempt at Boston Logan Airport, forcing the Delta flight to abort the landing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which involved two commercial flights on intersecting runways.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport.
- A Delta flight from Dallas had to perform a go-around, meaning it aborted its landing to stay safe.
- The Delta plane was about 300 feet away from the American Airlines plane during the close call.
- Both planes were operated by professional airline crews.
- The Delta flight had 129 passengers and 6 crew members and landed safely after the go-around.
- The FAA is investigating the situation as part of its routine safety checks.
- Runway incursions, where aircraft come too close on runways, are a continuing safety concern.
- The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation will hold a hearing on runway safety soon.
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