The FAA will but once more be investigating a detailed name between planes at Boston Logan International Airport after a flight needed to cancel its takeoff.
The shut name was between an American Airlines flight and a Spirit Airlines flight at Logan early Monday afternoon, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration.
“An air traffic controller instructed American Airlines Flight 457Q to cancel its takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport after the controller noticed Spirit Airlines Flight 1444 coming close to the runway hold line,” the FAA mentioned in a press release.
“The controller canceled the takeoff clearance for the American Airlines Boeing 737 out of an abundance of caution,” the FAA added. “The FAA is investigating the incident that occurred around 12:50 p.m. local time on Monday, Aug. 14.”
The American Airlines flight was touring from Boston to Chicago. The airplane returned to the Logan gate after the nixed takeoff.
The flight later departed at 2:38 p.m. on Monday.
“The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority and we apologize for the delay in our customer’s travel plans,” American Airlines mentioned in a press release.
Spirit Airlines mentioned in a press release, “The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority, and we will provide any necessary assistance to the FAA as they look into this matter.”
A Massport spokesperson didn’t remark concerning the incident, and advised a Herald reporter to succeed in out to the FAA.
This incident at Boston Logan International Airport comes after the feds investigated a detailed name between a JetBlue flight and a Learjet earlier this yr.
The pilot of the Learjet took off with out clearance and virtually collided with the JetBlue flight, in accordance with the National Transportation Safety Board. The pilot of a Hop-A-Jet flight, Learjet 60, took off with out clearance whereas a JetBlue flight was getting ready to land on an intersecting runway.
As the Learjet began to takeoff with out clearance, the JetBlue pilot abruptly carried out a go-around to keep away from a collision. The JetBlue airplane, which had been cleared to land, handed about 400 toes above the Learjet.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”