The National Transportation Safety Board recently announced it is investigating a runway “incursion” at John F. Kennedy International Airport involving an American Airlines Boeing 777 and a Delta Boeing 737 on Jan. 13.
The two planes were approximately 1,000 feet from crossing paths, NBC News reported.
“Had a chance to thank some of the ATC personnel whose quick action on Friday night at JFK reminds us of the importance of all the vital work that takes place every day to keep air travel safe,” Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said in a tweet.
Brian Healy, a passenger on the Delta Air Lines flight 1943, spoke with NBC, saying, “It was like a split second of panic that resulted in this audible reaction on the plane ... I felt the adrenaline, and there was total quiet on the plane, and then there was a relief when the plane came to a stop.”
The incident caused the flight to be delayed overnight. Passengers were provided with sleeping accommodations, according to AP News.
“Delta will work with and assist aviation authorities on a full review of flight 1943 on Jan. 13 regarding a successful aborted takeoff procedure at New York-JFK. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay of their travels,” Delta said in a statement, AP News reported.
