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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Investigation Opened Into Runway Incident at New York Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has been given no choice but to investigate a near disaster at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. On May 6, a near-miss occurred at 12:35 a.m. despite LaGuardia Airport's advanced radar system. It all stemmed around a Republic Airways jet getting ready for takeoff on the same runway that a United Airlines plane was taxiing across. Thankfully, the Republic Airways jet slammed on the brakes in time to avoid what could've been a fatal collision on the runway. "An air traffic controller at LaGuardia Airport in New York canceled the takeoff clearance for Republic Airways Flight 4736 because United Airlines Flight 2657 was taxiing on the same runway," the FAA said in a statement. ABC7 obtained the air traffic controller's comments during this terrifying situation on the runway. "Brickyard 4736, sorry about that. I thought United had cleared well before that," the air traffic controller said. "Just stay there for the moment, and I got to get the other United off the way." According to ABC7, the Republic Airways jet and United Airlines jet were roughly a quarter mile apart from each other before the former hit the brakes. A passenger on the Republic jet reportedly suffered a pinched nerve because of the aircraft's abrupt stop. The FAA isn't alone in this investigation, as the National Transportation Safety Board is also looking into the details regarding this near collision. This isn't the first close call that has occurred this year. In February, a Southwest plane in Chicago had to delay its landing because a business jet was taxiing across the runway.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
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Terrifying airport near-miss as two planes almost collide near major city
The captain piloting Republic Airways Flight 4736 could be heard apologising to passengers after he was forced to abruptly abort takeoff at New York's LaGuardia Airport An airport near-miss saw two jets almost collide in full view of a sprawling city skyline amid what has been a dramatic year for air traffic authorities. A plane taxiing through New York City's LaGuardia Airport was forced to abruptly abandon a planned takeoff due to the presence of a second aircraft on the runway. The incident saw passengers aboard Republic Airways Flight 4736 jostled in their seats during what was supposed to be a midnight takeoff on May 5 as the pilot slammed down on his breaks. Passengers have described the near-miss with a United Airlines plane as akin to a car accident, with one saying she visited A&E the following morning. Speaking to the Assocaited Press, shaken passenger Renee Hoffer said the experience was "as hard as any car accident I've been in". She added that she visited the emergency room with pain in her neck and numbness in her left arm a day later. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said the 12.35am flight was abruptly abandoned because a United Airlines plane was taxiing across the runway at the time the Republic Airways flight was due to lift off. The United flight, a Boeing 737-800, had arrived at the airport - which is fewer than 10 miles from New York's Times Square - from Houston. The airline said it was carrying around 107 passengers and six crew members when the near miss took place, with FAA saying in a statement that clearance was abruptly revoked after the other aircraft was found to be still taxiing. A spokesperson said: "An air traffic controller at LaGuardia Airport in New York canceled the takeoff clearance for Republic Airways Flight 4736 because United Airlines Flight 2657 was taxiing on the same runway." Audio uploaded to captured air traffic controllers yelling over local channels as they scrambled to revoke clearance. As the pilot broke hard on the tarmac, he could be heard apologising to passengers. News 10 ABC reported he could be heard saying: "Sorry, I thought United had cleared well before that. "Just stay there for the moment, and I got to get the other United off the way." The planes were reportedly just over a quarter of a mile apart from one another when the clearance was cancelled. Ms Hoffer said passengers were disembarked following the incident, but not offered accommodation or hotel vouchers to make up for the aborted flight. The issue is the latest in a series that have stretched the US aviation network, with the latest being equipment outages at Philedalphia's Newark Liberty International Airport that have raised concerns over flying at what is one of the busiest airports in the US.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Two Planes Avoid a Runway Collision at New York's Laguardia Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating an incident where a United Airlines plane and a Republic Airways jet nearly collided on the runway at LaGuardia Airport on May 6 An air traffic controller had to tell the jet to stop after realizing that the United plane was taxiing on the same runway The planes were reportedly just over a quarter mile apart when the pilot on the Republic jet hit the brakesAn investigation has been opened after a Republic Airlines jet had to hit the brakes to avoid a collision with a United Airlines plane at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The incident, which occurred around 12:35 a.m. on May 6 is being looked into by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. "An air traffic controller at LaGuardia Airport in New York canceled the takeoff clearance for Republic Airways Flight 4736 because United Airlines Flight 2657 was taxiing on the same runway," the FAA said in a statement provided to PEOPLE. The near-miss occurred even though LaGuardia is equipped with an advanced surface radar system, according to the FAA. The system is designed to help air traffic controllers identify if there is a conflict where planes might collide from within the control tower. "I thought United had cleared well before that," an air traffic controller said in an audio clip obtained by ABC 7. "Just stay there for the moment, and I got to get the other United off the way." Before the pilot was stopped, the outlet reported that the planes were just over a quarter mile apart. The United flight was arriving after departing from George Bush International Airport in Houston on May 5. It carried 107 passengers and 6 crew members, the airline confirmed. Renee Hoffer, a passenger on board the Republic jet, told the Associated Press that she suffered a pinched nerve after being jolted by the plane's sudden stop. She reportedly received the diagnosis after going to the emergency room presenting with neck pain and a numb arm. 'The stop was as hard as any car accident I've been in,' Hoffer said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The FAA confirmed to PEOPLE that they had not heard reports of passengers injured in the incident and stressed the importance of passengers being buckled into their seats as recommended by flight attendants. United Airlines, Republic Airways and the Port Authority directed questions about the investigation to the FAA. The NTSB confirmed that they were also conducting an investigation into the incident. The news comes shortly after United cut 35 daily flights into Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. The decision was announced by the CEO of United, who said that the decision was to "protect" customers amid 'FAA staffing issues." Newark's airport has generated national headlines in recent weeks, notably after a 90-second blackout cut off communications between planes and air traffic control. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) said, "Air traffic controllers in Area C of the Philadelphia TRACON (PHL), who are responsible for separating and sequencing aircraft in and out of Newark Airport (EWR), temporarily lost radar and communications with the aircraft under their control, unable to see, hear, or talk to them." "The controllers did not 'walk off the job' as it has been reported by the media. Due to the event, the controllers took absence under the Federal Employees Compensation Act," their statement continued. "This program covers all federal employees that are physically injured or experience a traumatic event on the job." Read the original article on People
