Near Miss: Aeroméxico Jet Caught Nearly Landing on Departing Delta Flight

Quick Summary

• Incident: A Delta flight with over 150 passengers aborted takeoff at Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport after an Aeroméxico aircraft came within 200 feet during landing.
• Details: The near miss occurred on Monday,involving Delta Flight 590 bound for Atlanta. Flightradar24 data confirmed the proximity of the two aircraft during the incident.
• Response: Delta pilots swiftly stopped takeoff and safely taxied back to the terminal. After several hours, the flight resumed to Atlanta.
• statements:

– Delta praised its crew’s quick decision-making and pledged cooperation in investigations.
– Aeroméxico emphasized its commitment to safety for passengers and staff.

• Examination: Authorities are investigating potential communication lapses between air traffic control and the planes as a contributing factor.

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