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Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
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Key Points:
- A Delta Air Lines jet came within approximately 300 feet of an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston Logan International Airport, forcing the Delta flight to abort its landing attempt.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which involved two professional airline crews and occurred on a Saturday.
- Aviation safety expert Todd Curtis highlighted the seriousness of the event, noting ongoing FAA concerns about runway incursions and near-misses at U.S. airports.
- The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation will hold a hearing on Tuesday to address runway safety and explore ways to enhance national airspace system safety.
- The Delta flight from Dallas, carrying 129 passengers and six crew members, safely executed a go-around maneuver and landed without further incident.
