Map Shows Airports With Most Plane Incidents After Close Call in Atlanta
Summary
A close call between two airplanes at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has raised concerns about runway safety at busy U.S. airports. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shows that hundreds of runway incidents have happened at major airports since 2001, but these incidents have slightly decreased due to new safety efforts.Key Facts
- A near collision occurred on July 27 at Atlanta airport when two Delta planes came dangerously close during landing and takeoff, but both landed safely with no injuries.
- The FAA defines runway incursions as any time an aircraft, vehicle, or person is on a runway where they shouldn’t be, ranging from minor to serious risks.
- Since 2001, over 35,000 runway incursions have been recorded at 530 U.S. airports, including major airports like Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles, Charlotte Douglas, Boston Logan, and Atlanta.
- Runway incursions fell by 8% in 2025, reaching the lowest level since 2020, due to safety outreach and new technology.
- Past serious incidents include a deadly collision at LaGuardia in 2026 involving an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck, which killed both pilots and injured many.
- In August 2024, two large commercial jets collided while taxiing at Atlanta airport, causing significant damage but no injuries.
- Boston Logan and Chicago Midway airports have also seen notable collisions and close calls between aircraft on the ground.
- The FAA continues to investigate recent incidents to improve safety on airport runways.
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