Multiple Near Misses on Mexico City Runway Involving Delta and AeroMéxico Jets
TL;DR
An AeroMéxico regional jet nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 during takeoff at Mexico City airport, with the regional jet flying less than 200 feet over the Delta plane before landing in front of it, prompting the Delta flight to abort and return to the terminal. The incident is under investigation by authorities, and both airlines are cooperating.
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