Grounded Delta Airlines planes are parked at gates at John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 11, 2023, in New York.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after two business airplanes narrowly prevented a collision at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC.
The FAA mentioned a Boeing 737 operated by Delta Air Lines stopped its takeoff round 8:45 p.m. when air visitors controllers observed one other American Airlines plane crossing the runway. The Delta flight “stopped its takeoff roll approximately 1,000 feet” from the purpose the place the American Airlines Boeing 777 had crossed, in response to the FAA’s preliminary evaluation.
The company advised CNBC the knowledge is topic to alter.
The National Transportation Safety Board mentioned in a tweet Sunday that it is usually investigating the incident.
Flight watcher @xJonNYC observed the close to miss and shared audio of the tense air visitors management alternate on Twitter Saturday.
“Delta 1943 cancel takeoff plans! Delta 1943 cancel takeoff plans!” one particular person could be heard saying.
“Rejecting,” one other particular person responds.
A consultant for Delta Air Lines mentioned Flight 1943 was heading to the Dominican Republic, however after the plane stopped on the runway, it returned to the gate and clients deplaned.
The flight was delayed in a single day because of crew sources and departed the subsequent morning.
“The safety of our customers and crew is always Delta’s number one priority,” the consultant mentioned in a press release. “Delta will work with and assist aviation authorities on a full review of flight 1943 on Jan. 13 regarding a successful aborted takeoff procedure at New York-JFK. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay of their travels.”
A spokesperson for American Airlines mentioned the corporate will defer to the FAA for remark.