An American Airlines flight bound for Bermuda aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport on Friday after a business jet crossed the active runway, bringing the planes within about a third of a mile of each other.While traffic on the runways was moving by air traffic controller (ATC) commands, a catastrophic accident was averted by alert pilots using visual confirmation in the AA cockpit and not relying on instrumentation."After receiving clearance, American Airlines flight 308 discontinued its takeoff when the crew observed another aircraft on the runway," American Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital."We appreciate the quick actions of our crew members and thank our customers for their understanding."The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital in a statement that the other aircraft had been crossing "without authorization," and that they are investigating the incident.LAGUARDIA AIRPORT RUNWAY SHUT DOWN AFTER SINKHOLE DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MORNING INSPECTIONThe American Airlines flight 308 to Bermuda averted a tragic accident on the runway before takeoff and was able to arrive in Bermuda safely due to pilots use of visual confirmation.
(Flight Aware)ATC audio captured the near tragedy."You just crossed an active runway," an ATC agent told the business jet pilot after the incident around 6 p.m.ET."You just told me to cross the runway, sir," the pilot replied."No, we said Amerijet 461," the controller responded.An American Airlines jet at Miami International Airport averting a near tragedy Friday night.
(Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)ATC audio confirms the American Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff on runway eight in Miami, while the business jet, NetJets Flight EJA434, reportedly being operated by a third-party maintenance vendor, mistakenly believed clearance from ATC was intended for it."RNAV Jamba clear for takeoff 8R, American 308," one air traffic controller instructed."Amerijet 461, cross runway eight left, hold short of runway...