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American Flight Aborts Takeoff at LAX After Cargo Jet Crosses Runway Without Authorization

FAA reports a closest separation of about one mile during a high-speed rejected takeoff.

Overview

  • The incursion occurred around 10:33–10:35 p.m. local time as AeroLogic Flight 619 from Shanghai taxied after landing and entered runway 25R without clearance, according to the FAA.
  • LiveATC audio captured controllers urgently telling "German Cargo 619" to stop and instructing American Airlines Flight 2453 to cancel its takeoff.
  • Flightradar24 data indicate the American jet reached roughly 154–167 mph before braking, with the two aircraft about 5,200 feet apart at the closest point.
  • The American flight returned to the gate, later departed for Boston about 2.5 hours late, and arrived Monday morning with no injuries reported; 94 passengers and seven crew were aboard.
  • FAA data show 101 runway incursions caused by pilot deviations in 2025, and AeroLogic had not immediately commented on the LAX event.