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Close call at Boston's Logan Airport as 2 flights come within 300 feet of each other

A Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport after nearly colliding with an American Airlines plane. An aviation expert estimated the two aircraft came within 300 feet of each other. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.

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The NTSB has joined the FAA in investigating the near-miss between the two airlines.

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  1. FAA and NTSB Probe Close Call Between Delta and American Jets at Boston Logan

    A Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport after nearly colliding with an American Airlines plane. An aviation expert estimated the two aircraft came within 300 feet of each other. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.

    What's confirmed:

    • The FAA is investigating a close call between two aircraft at intersecting runways at Boston Logan International Airport.
    • A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to abort its landing.
    • The incident involved a Delta Air Lines jet and an American Airlines plane.
    • An aviation expert estimated the two planes were roughly 300 feet apart.
    • The NTSB is investigating the close call.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A U.S. senator credited the Delta flight crew with saving lives.
    • Todd Curtis, a former Boeing safety engineer, called the event a significant incident.
    • A member of the state's Congressional delegation pressed officials to expand the probe beyond the Saturday event.
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