Panicked audio captures moment two planes almost collide at JFK Airport, prompting FAA probe

Panicked audio captures moment two planes almost collide at JFK Airport, prompting FAA probe

Tense audio captured air traffic controllers’ panic as two commercial planes nearly collided at New York’s John F Kennedy Airport. The close call on Friday night which

Tense audio captured air traffic controllers’ panic as two commercial planes nearly collided at New York’s John F Kennedy Airport. The close call on Friday night which

saw one plane taxi in front of another just as it was taking off is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Delta Air Lines Boeing 737

saw one plane taxi in front of another just as it was taking off is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Delta Air Lines Boeing 737

plane that was in the middle of take-off came to a stop within 1,000 feet (305 metres) of the taxiing American Airlines Boeing 777 at around 8.45pm on Friday, the agency said. No

plane that was in the middle of take-off came to a stop within 1,000 feet (305 metres) of the taxiing American Airlines Boeing 777 at around 8.45pm on Friday, the agency said. No

injuries were recorded. Air traffic control audio was shared on Twitter by flight watcher @xJonNYC. “S**t! Delta 1943 cancel takeoff plans! Delta 1943 cancel

injuries were recorded. Air traffic control audio was shared on Twitter by flight watcher @xJonNYC. “S**t! Delta 1943 cancel takeoff plans! Delta 1943 cancel

takeoff plans!” a controller says. After the disaster was averted, the controller is heard letting out a big sigh. According to the FAA, air traffic controllers

takeoff plans!” a controller says. After the disaster was averted, the controller is heard letting out a big sigh. According to the FAA, air traffic controllers

“noticed another aircraft crossing the runway in front of the departing jetliner,” an agency statement said. “According to a preliminary analysis, Delta Air Lines Flight 1943

“noticed another aircraft crossing the runway in front of the departing jetliner,” an agency statement said. “According to a preliminary analysis, Delta Air Lines Flight 1943

stopped its takeoff roll approximately 1,000 feet before reaching the point where American Airlines Flight 106, a Boeing 777, had crossed from an adjacent taxiway.” Delta

stopped its takeoff roll approximately 1,000 feet before reaching the point where American Airlines Flight 106, a Boeing 777, had crossed from an adjacent taxiway.” Delta

said its 737-900 was heading to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic with 145 passengers and six staff members on board. The airline said the plane had to go back to the

said its 737-900 was heading to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic with 145 passengers and six staff members on board. The airline said the plane had to go back to the

gate and couldn’t depart because of staff problems. The flight instead took off on Saturday morning after passengers had been provided with hotel accommodations overnight.

gate and couldn’t depart because of staff problems. The flight instead took off on Saturday morning after passengers had been provided with hotel accommodations overnight.