FAA and NTSB Investigate Potentially Dangerous Incident at JFK Airport

On Friday, January 13th, 2023, a potentially dangerous incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 was preparing for takeoff when an American Airlines Boeing 777 crossed the runway in front of it. The incident was noticed by air traffic controllers, and the Delta flight was forced to abort its takeoff.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into the incident. According to the FAA, the danger was spotted by air traffic controllers, and Delta cancelled its rolling takeoff.

The incident was captured in an audio recording of Air Traffic Control communications. An air controller can be heard saying, “Delta 1943, cancel takeoff clearance! Delta 1943, cancel takeoff clearance!”

The incident is being taken seriously by the FAA and NTSB, who are conducting a thorough investigation. The FAA has released a statement saying, “The FAA is investigating the incident and will take appropriate action if necessary. The safety of the flying public is our top priority.”

The NTSB has also released a statement, saying, “We are currently investigating the incident and will provide more information as it becomes available.”

The incident is a reminder of the importance of air traffic control and the need for safety protocols to be followed at all times. The FAA and NTSB are committed to ensuring the safety of the flying public and will take all necessary steps to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.