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American Airlines flight aborts takeoff after runway incursion at MIA
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- An American Airlines flight bound for Bermuda aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway without authorization, bringing the planes within about a third of a mile of each other.
- The American Airlines crew visually confirmed the other aircraft on the runway and discontinued takeoff, preventing a potential catastrophic accident.
- Air traffic control (ATC) audio revealed the business jet pilot mistakenly believed he had clearance to cross the runway, while ATC had only cleared American Airlines Flight 308 for takeoff.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, and the business jet was reportedly operated by a third-party maintenance vendor, not under NetJets' operational control at the time.
- The American Airlines flight eventually departed Miami and arrived in Bermuda about two hours late; the incident highlights ongoing concerns about runway safety amid increasing air traffic.
