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American Airlines Aborts LAX Takeoff After Cargo Jet Crosses Active Runway

The FAA says a newly landed AeroLogic freighter crossed an active runway without authorization, prompting controllers to order the Boston-bound jet to stop.

Overview

  • The FAA said AeroLogic Flight 619 crossed runway 25R without authorization as American Airlines Flight 2453 was accelerating for departure.
  • Air traffic control instructed the American crew to cancel takeoff, and the passenger jet braked to a stop.
  • The closest proximity between the aircraft was about 5,200 feet, according to the FAA.
  • Flightradar24 data showed the American jet reached roughly 154–167 mph and was about 1.3 miles from the freighter when it slowed.
  • American reported 94 passengers and seven crew on board; the flight returned to the gate, departed roughly 2 to 2.5 hours late, and arrived in Boston on Monday morning.