Overview

• American Airlines Flight 4528, operated by Republic Airways, broke off its approach to Runway 33 around 7:05 a.m. Monday after the tower acknowledged a vehicle on the runway.
• Archived LiveATC audio captures the pilot asking if a vehicle was on 33 and the controller replying, “Affirmative. Go around.”
• Flightradar24 data indicates the go-around began about 150 feet above ground and roughly three-quarters of a mile from the runway threshold.
• The jet circled and landed safely about 15 minutes later, and CNN reported the vehicle exited the runway less than 12 seconds after the call.
• The FAA says maintenance crews were inspecting the runway and has opened an investigation, extending the scrutiny that has followed earlier incidents and operational changes at the airport.