Plane at Reagan National Airport unable to lift off due to close proximity with another aircraft; similar occurrence happened six weeks ago.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is examining the cause of a recent incident at Washington DC's airport, which is the second such case in the last six weeks.
In a statement, the FAA explained that air traffic controllers prevented the takeoff of American Airlines Flight 2134 since another plane was given permission to land on a crossing runway. LiveATC.net audio captured the moment when the controller instructed the pilot to abort the takeoff.
American Airlines publicized that their prime concern is the safety of their customers and staff members, praising the pilot for their ability to professionally handle the situation. The flight finally reached its destination at Boston, arriving four hours late, as per FlightAware's flight tracking service.
Similar to this, the FAA began an inquiry in mid-April when two airliners were at a potential risk of collision as they departed from Reagan National Airport, forcing air traffic controllers to quickly order each plane to halt.
The episode on Wednesday took place in the aftermath of numerous documented safety incidents with airlines during the latest holiday weekend. As commercial airline accidents and machinery challenges persisted, the air safety issues during the weekend have rekindled focus on the matter.
If you analyze the current situation, commercial flight transportation in the US is generally regarded as one of the safest options.
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The FAA is discussing with American Airlines about the incident, as their flight was prevented from taking off due to a nearby aircraft, mirroring a similar event six weeks prior.
In light of these incidents and recent safety concerns, the FAA is intensifying its efforts to ensure the safety of all flights within US airspace, including us.
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