All articles tagged with #runway collision
An audio recording from Denver International Airport captures a Frontier Airlines flight departing the runway after hitting a pedestrian who had jumped the perimeter fence onto the active runway; the pedestrian died, 12 others reported minor injuries, and the flight evacuated due to smoke with passengers guided back to the terminal; the runway reopened later as Frontier and the NTSB launch investigations.
Investigators say a safety system failed to prevent a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck on a LaGuardia runway, prompting a review of surface-movement safety technology and procedures.
Two Air Canada Express pilots, Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther, were killed after their plane collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia runway while landing from Montreal; 39 others were injured. Investigators say the runway warning system did not activate and that air traffic control cleared the fire vehicle to cross the runway before instructing it to stop, with the aircraft hitting the vehicle at about 100 mph. The NTSB and FAA launched investigations, and both pilots were described as young and early in their careers.
An Air Canada regional jet struck a Port Authority fire truck on the runway while landing at LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring dozens aboard as investigators from the NTSB examine debris and communications; the runway may remain closed for days as the investigation continues.
An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority fire truck on LaGuardia’s runway, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others. Passenger Rebecca Liquori, aboard the plane, described turbulence during descent, a rough landing, and a loud crash as brakes were applied, while investigators seek the cause; News 12’s coverage included Liquori speaking about the moments leading up to the incident.
Two pilots aboard Air Canada Express were killed when their CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority fire truck on a LaGuardia runway, injuring about 41 people and prompting a temporary airport closure and ground stop; authorities say there was no foul play, and the NTSB, with FAA and Transport Canada, will lead the investigation.
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900, operating AC8646 from Montreal, struck a Port Authority fire truck while landing at LaGuardia, killing both pilots and sending 41 passengers and two firefighters to hospital; investigators are examining air-traffic control coordination, potential fatigue and overnight staffing, as the airport was temporarily closed.
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck on LaGuardia Airport’s Runway 4, killing both pilots, injuring dozens, and prompting a shutdown of the airport with hundreds of flights canceled as investigators probe the crash; reopening is expected around 2 p.m. ET.
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 operated by Jazz collided with a Port Authority fire truck on LaGuardia’s runway 4 while arriving from Montreal (Flight 8646). The incident prompted an FAA ground stop and a large emergency response; the cockpit appeared damaged and the NTSB was notified. LaGuardia was expected to remain closed with flight disruptions into the afternoon as authorities investigated the collision.
An American Airlines flight bound for Boston had to abruptly stop during takeoff at Reagan National Airport to avoid a collision with a private plane that had landed on an intersecting runway. The FAA is investigating the incident, which is the second close call at the airport in six weeks. The flight eventually departed four hours late and landed safely in Boston.
A JetBlue flight nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane at Reagan National Airport, prompting the FAA to investigate the incident. The planes came within 1,000 feet of each other, leading to the JetBlue flight aborting takeoff. This close call raises concerns about operational errors and air traffic control management, following a series of recent near-collisions at American airports. The FAA has committed to a goal of zero serious close calls and is taking steps to address controller fatigue and increase the number of air traffic controllers.
A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that a pilot's last-second maneuver prevented a collision between two planes on the same runway at Yampa Valley Airport in Colorado. The incident occurred due to unclear communication between the two aircraft and the traffic control center. The report stated that the planes were approximately 2.2 miles apart when the incident took place. The JetBlue Airbus A320 incurred a tail strike during takeoff, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. No injuries were reported, and the NTSB attributed the incident to poor communication.