The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near-miss incident at Boston Logan International Airport involving two aircraft operating on intersecting runways. According to the FAA, a Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing after air traffic control issued a prompt to avoid another aircraft that was taking off from a runway that intersected the runway used for the landing. The FAA says the incident involved the timing and coordination between the landing aircraft and the departing aircraft, prompting the landing to be discontinued to prevent a potential collision.
The FAA investigation aims to determine what happened, including factors such as runway use, communications, and air traffic control procedures at the time of the event. The sources do not indicate whether anyone was injured or whether the aircraft experienced damage. The FAA typically reviews flight operations, controller actions, and available radar and communication records to assess safety risks and identify any procedural or operational changes that may be needed.
