Swiss Air flight aborts takeoff at JFK due to multiple planes cleared to cross same runway; FAA investigates communication errors.

A near disaster occurred at JFK International Airport last week when a Swiss Air flight, scheduled for a Zurich-bound flight, had to abort takeoff after noticing that air traffic control had also cleared four other planes to cross the same runway. Swiss Air praised their pilot's quick reaction, which potentially averted a dangerous situation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which has been attributed to communication errors.

April 23, 2024
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