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Delta flight forced to abort landing in Boston; jets were 300 feet apart, expert says
By Associated Press at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet (90 meters) from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston’s airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort a weekend landing attempt, an aviation expert said Sunday.The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the incide...
Key takeaway The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the incide...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The close call between the Delta and American Airlines planes at Boston's airport has implications for air travel safety nationwide, and by extension, for Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, one of the busiest hubs in the country. As the City of Atlanta is surrounded by the greater Atlanta metro, its residents and visitors often rely on air travel, making the safety of the national airspace system a local concern. The incident in Boston, which forced the Delta flight to abort its landing, will likely be scrutinized in the upcoming Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on near-misses and runway incursions. Atlanta's own airport, with its complex runway system, could potentially benefit from any safety measures or protocols that emerge from this investigation and subsequent hearing. The fact that the hearing is scheduled to take place just days after the Boston incident suggests that federal officials are taking these types of incidents seriously, and Atlanta travelers may see changes in airport procedures as a result.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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