Planes were just 300ft apart in Boston airport near miss, expert says
Summary
A Delta plane came within about 300 feet of an American Airlines plane at Boston Logan Airport, causing the Delta flight to abort its landing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, and lawmakers plan to discuss runway safety issues soon.Key Facts
- The close call occurred on Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport.
- The Delta plane was about 300 feet (90 meters) from the American Airlines plane.
- The Delta flight had to perform a “go-around,” which means it aborted its landing to avoid the other plane.
- There were 129 passengers and 6 crew members on the Delta flight, which landed safely afterward.
- Todd Curtis, a former Boeing safety engineer, analyzed the event using flight tracking data.
- The FAA is investigating the incident as a serious safety concern.
- A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on runway safety and near-miss incidents soon.
- Go-arounds are normal and safe procedures pilots use to keep flights secure.
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