FAA: 2 departing jets have close call at JFK Airport runway

Sunday, January 15, 2023
JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- Two departing jets had a close call at JFK Airport on Friday night.

According to the FAA, a Delta jet was taking off for the Dominican Republic when an American Airlines jet crossed the runway.
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Air traffic control noticed and forced the Delta jet to abort takeoff when it had already reached a speed of 115 miles an hour.

The American Airlines jet apparently did not have clearance to cross the runway. That plane took off for a flight to London about 20 minutes later.



The Delta jet that aborted its takeoff returned to the gate.

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