Disaster averted by Swiss Aircraft at JFK: FAA

Matthew Euzarraga
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Disaster averted by Swiss Aircraft at JFK: FAA

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Swiss Air flight avoided disaster at JFK International Airport last Wednesday when the pilot aborted takeoff, preventing a possible collision with other planes, Federal Aviation Administration officials said.

The incident happened around 4:45 p.m. The Swiss Air pilot aborted takeoff because four other planes were crossing the same runway further downfield, FAA officials said.

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The FAA is continuing to investigate what may have led to the incident.

Swiss Air was not immediately available to comment.

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.

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