LGA close call under investigation by FAA between Delta flight, business jet at LaGuardia
Federal aviation regulators are investigating a near miss at LaGuardia Airport involving a Delta regional flight and a business jet that took off without permission. The incident occurred on an intersecting runway when the business jet departed without clearance, prompting the Delta crew to abort their landing and perform a go-around. The two aircraft came within roughly 1,000 feet of one another during the runway conflict. Confusion between air traffic control and the business jet pilot forced the Delta pilot to take quick evasive action to prevent a disaster.
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- ✓ The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call at LaGuardia Airport.
- ✓ A business jet took off without clearance while a Delta regional flight was coming to land.
- ✓ Endeavor Air Flight 5415 performed a go-around after the two aircraft came within about 1,000 feet of each other.
- ✓ The near miss occurred at an intersecting runway.
What changed
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed an active investigation into the runway close call at LaGuardia Airport.
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FAA Investigates LaGuardia Airport Runway Close Call
Federal aviation regulators are investigating a near miss at LaGuardia Airport involving a Delta regional flight and a business jet that took off without permission. The incident occurred on an intersecting runway when the business jet departed without clearance, prompting the Delta crew to abort their landing and perform a go-around. The two aircraft came within roughly 1,000 feet of one another during the runway conflict. Confusion between air traffic control and the business jet pilot forced the Delta pilot to take quick evasive action to prevent a disaster.
Why it matters
Runway safety has become a major focus for federal aviation officials following a series of alarming close calls at busy airports nationwide. Unauthorized takeoffs and confusion over clearance instructions present severe collision risks, particularly on intersecting runways. Investigators are examining the communications between the control tower and the pilots to determine how the unauthorized departure occurred.
What is confirmed
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call at LaGuardia Airport.
- A business jet took off without clearance while a Delta regional flight was coming to land.
- Endeavor Air Flight 5415 performed a go-around after the two aircraft came within about 1,000 feet of each other.
- The near miss occurred at an intersecting runway.
Still unconfirmed
- Confusion between a business jet pilot and air traffic control forced the Delta pilot to act quickly.
What to watch next
- Findings from the Federal Aviation Administration investigation
- Audio transcripts or air traffic control recordings from the incident
- Any potential safety actions or directives issued for LaGuardia Airport operations
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- ABC7 New York — LGA close call under investigation by FAA between Delta flight, business jet at LaGuardia
- Yahoo — 2 planes come within 1,000 feet after jet takes off without permission
- Brooklyn Eagle — FAA investigates near miss at LaGuardia
- www.newser.com — FAA Is Investigating Close Call at LaGuardia
- abc7ny.com — LGA close call under investigation by FAA between Delta ...
- www.thetravel.com — Delta Air Lines Flight Faces Close Call At LaGuardia Airport ...
- local12.com — Runway close call: Delta flight aborts landing after ... - WKRC
- avweb.com — Business Jet Takes Off Without Clearance At LaGuardia
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