- The FAA is investigating a close call between two commercial flights at Boston Logan International Airport that occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
- The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 executed a go-around because another aircraft, American Airlines Flight 3161, was departing from an intersecting runway.
- Flight tracking data indicates that the Delta flight aborted its landing as the American flight was accelerating for takeoff on an intersecting runway.
- No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and the Delta flight landed safely after the go-around maneuver.
- The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with the FAA confirming that the flights were cleared on intersecting runways.
- The Delta flight was arriving in Boston from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with 129 passengers and six crew members on board.
- According to Delta, the flight crew received an advisory from onboard systems of potential traffic while descending, and their aircraft are equipped with technology to warn crews of potential conflicts.
- A go-around is a safety maneuver used to discontinue a landing and begin an immediate climb, often employed to prevent collisions or respond to other hazards.
- While go-arounds can feel jarring to passengers, they are considered common and happen daily in the US, according to aviation experts.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a close call between Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 and American Airlines Flight 3161 at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when the Delta flight, arriving from Dallas Fort Worth, was cleared to land while the American flight was taking off from an intersecting runway.127
The Delta crew executed a go-around maneuver after receiving an advisory of "potential traffic" during their descent. A Delta spokesperson confirmed that the crew followed established procedures in coordination with Air Traffic Control. Flight tracking data indicated that the two aircraft came within several hundred feet of each other, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.89
According to air traffic control audio, the American flight had been cleared for takeoff, and the Delta pilots initiated the go-around upon realizing the conflict. Delta's Airbus A319 landed safely after the maneuver, and all 129 passengers and six crew members deplaned normally. Experts note that while go-arounds can be jarring for passengers, they are a common safety procedure used to prevent accidents when aircraft are incorrectly positioned on runways.10
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, as authorities seek to understand the circumstances that led to this close call.56
“The FAA is investigating a close call at Boston Logan International Airport involving Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 and American Airlines Flight 3161. The Delta crew executed a go-around after receiving an advisory about potential traffic during their descent.”
NBC Boston
