Grounded Delta Airlines airplanes 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 actually released an examination after 2 business aircrafts directly prevented an accident at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday, a representative validated to CNBC.
The FAA stated a Boeing 737 run by Delta Air Lines stopped its departure around 8: 45 p.m. when air traffic controllers observed another American Airlines airplane crossing the runway. The Delta flight “stopped its takeoff roll approximately 1,000 feet” from the point where the American Airlines Boeing 777 had actually crossed, according to the FAA’s initial analysis.
The company informed CNBC the info goes through alter.
The National Transportation Safety Board said in a tweet Sunday that it is likewise examining the event.
Flight watcher @xJonNYC observed the near miss and shared audio of the tense air traffic control service exchange on Twitter Saturday.
“Delta 1943 cancel takeoff plans! Delta 1943 cancel takeoff plans!” a single person can be heard stating.
“Rejecting,” another individual reacts.
An agent for Delta Air Lines stated Flight 1943 was heading to the Dominican Republic, however after the airplane stopped on the runway, it went back to eviction and clients deplaned.
The flight was postponed overnight due to team resources and left the next early morning.
“The safety of our customers and crew is always Delta’s number one priority,” the agent stated in a declaration. “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 representative for American Airlines stated the business will accept the FAA for remark.
