(CNN) Air traffic controllers stopped an outgoing private jet from running into a JetBlue flight as it was about to land Monday night in Boston, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating the crash. This is the fifth close call involving a commercial aircraft on the runway this year.
The collision between the two planes involved in the close call Monday night at Boston Logan International Airport came within 565 feet (172 meters) of impact, according to Flightradar24’s initial review of its data.
In response to a request for comment on the Flightradar24 analysis, the agency told CNN, “The FAA will determine the closest distance between the two aircraft as part of the investigation.”
“Jet Blue 206, go!”
“According to a preliminary review, the pilot of a Learjet 60 took off without authorization while Flight 206 JetBlue was preparing to land on an intersecting runway,” the FAA said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Jet Blue 206, go,” Boston tower controller said Logan, according to recordings kept by LiveATC.net.
The FAA says its air traffic controller told the Learjet crew to “line up and wait” on Runway 9 as JetBlue Embraer 190 approached runway 4, right.
“The Learjet pilot clearly read the instructions but proceeded to take off instead,” the FAA said in a statement. “The JetBlue pilot made an evasive action and began to climb as the Learjet crossed the intersection.”
Other recent incursions
The National Transportation Safety Board told CNN it has not opened an investigation into the Boston Logan incident, although it has investigated four other runway strikes involving commercial aircraft at major US airports this year.
And the agency announced Friday that it is investigating the matter Possible “runway incursion”. in Burbank, California, with the participation of Mesa and SkyWest Regional Aircraft.
Three more accidents They took place in Honolulu, Austin and New York’s JFK airport this year.
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