UPS plane ordered by controller to abort landing after jet approached runway: "What are you doing?"
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- A UPS plane had to abort its landing and perform a go-around at Louisville International Airport after a Labcorp aircraft moved slightly past the hold short line on a taxiway near runway 17.
- The Labcorp plane triggered alarm systems in the air traffic control tower but did not actually enter the runway, and was ordered to stop immediately.
- Communication issues arose as the UPS pilot reported difficulty contacting the Labcorp pilot and had already planned the go-around before receiving tower instructions.
- UPS confirmed their pilot followed standard procedures and stated there was no operational impact from the incident.
- The FAA confirmed that both aircraft maintained the required separation during the event, which occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time.
