Overview
- Air traffic control directed Delta Flight 263 to abandon its landing at Boston Logan after clearing Cape Air Flight 548 to depart from intersecting runway 15R as the Delta A330 approached runway 04R.
- The Delta crew executed the go-around and later landed safely without injuries among 284 passengers and 11 crew, according to the airline.
- The FAA confirmed the Oct. 30 incident and opened an investigation into the controller clearance that led to the loss of separation.
- Radio audio captured the Cape Air pilot saying “what the heck?” and a Delta pilot replying “that was close,” reflecting the crews’ concern in real time.
- Aviation expert John Nance called the event a controller mistake and a loss of separation, pointing to mounting stress from unpaid, short-staffed controller ranks during the shutdown.