Two planes nearly crash in America
Date
7/14/2024 5:29:25 AM
(MENAFN) The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation following a close call between two commercial jetliners in upstate New York on Monday. Dashcam footage recorded the moment the aircraft narrowly avoided a mid-air collision near Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when American airlines Flight 5511 was preparing to land while Delta Air Lines Flight 5421 was taking off from the same runway. Both planes, Bombardier CRJ700 models, were carrying a total of 159 passengers and crew members.
Footage from a police vehicle showed the two jets rapidly approaching each other’s flight paths. In a split-second decision, the pilot of American Airlines Flight 5511 had to maneuver to avoid the Delta aircraft, which was climbing below.
Air traffic control communications revealed that both planes had been cleared to use Runway 28. Just before the incident, a voice inquired about who was cleared for takeoff, leading to the controller instructing the American Airlines pilot to “go around.” Following this directive, the pilot ascended and made a right turn, causing a brief loss of altitude. After the maneuver, Flight 5511 found itself just 675 feet (205 meters) above Flight 5421 and 425 feet (129 meters) off its intended flight path.
The FAA confirmed on Wednesday that it is actively investigating the incident. Delta Airlines has stated it will fully cooperate with the investigation, while American Airlines has acknowledged the inquiry but refrained from making further comments. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about air traffic safety and the need for vigilance in managing aircraft operations at busy airports.
MENAFN14072024000045015687ID1108436684
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.