Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
Two jets came within 300 feet of each other at Boston's Logan Airport, prompting an investigation.
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📍 How it ended
A Delta flight aborted its landing at Boston's Logan Airport after two aircraft came within approximately 300 feet of each other. The FAA investigated the close call between the Delta and American jets.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Two jets came dangerously close to each other at Boston's Logan Airport. A Delta flight aborted its landing after a warning about another plane.
Coverage from The Hill and USA Today emphasizes the Federal Aviation Administration's investigation into the incident. The Boston Globe and Yahoo report that audio recordings reveal communication between the planes.
Watch for updates on the FAA's investigation and any potential changes to airport procedures.
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Quick answers
What happened at Boston's Logan Airport?
Two jets came within 300 feet of each other, prompting a Delta flight to abort its landing.
Which airlines were involved?
The incident involved a Delta flight and an American Airlines flight.
What is the FAA doing about the incident?
The FAA is investigating the close call between the two jets.
Coverage (11)
- FAA investigating close call between two jets at Boston airport The Hill · 23d ago
- Delta flight aborts landing after warning about another plane USA Today · 23d ago
- ‘Where are you going?’ Audio reveals close call at Logan Airport between arriving and departing planes. The Boston Globe · 23d ago
- Two aircraft come within about 300 feet of each other in close call at Boston's airport Yahoo · 23d ago
- Delta and American Jets Narrowly Avoid Collision Over Boston Airport, Coming Within 300 Feet of Each Other People.com · 23d ago
- 2 planes in close call at Boston's Logan Airport Yahoo · 23d ago
- Close call at Boston's Logan Airport as 2 flights come within 300 feet of each other CBS News · 23d ago
- Expert: Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced flight to abort landing WJAR · 23d ago
- Delta flight aborts landing at Logan after coming within 300 feet of another jet, expert says WBUR · 23d ago
- Close Call Between Two Planes at U.S. Airport Revealed The Daily Beast · 23d ago
- Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says PBS · 23d ago
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