Two airplanes came dangerously close to each other near Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Monday, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
In a heart-stopping incident, two airplanes narrowly avoided a collision while flying near Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Monday morning. A Delta Connection flight was taking off as an American Eagle flight prepared to land on the same runway, raising concerns about a potential mid-air disaster.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the close call occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. local time. An air traffic controller swiftly instructed PSA Airlines 5511, one of the involved aircraft, to go around to maintain a safe distance from the departing Delta Connection flight.
Airplanes Come Too Close for Comfort Near Syracuse Airport
Footage captured by a police dash camera reveals the tense moments as the two planes converged. The Delta Connection flight ascended while the American Eagle flight descended, coming within an unsettling proximity of each other. FlightRadar24, a flight tracking service, estimated that the vertical separation between the aircraft was approximately 700 to 1,000 feet.
The horizontal distance between the planes remains unknown, but it is clear that the situation was alarmingly close. The FAA is actively investigating the incident, working to determine the exact circumstances and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Airplanes Come Too Close for Comfort Near Syracuse Airport
This near-collision serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of air traffic control and pilot vigilance. The swift action of the air traffic controller undoubtedly averted a potentially catastrophic event.
In a separate incident, a small plane carrying five people crashed in Upstate New York on Monday afternoon. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash.
Airplanes Come Too Close for Comfort Near Syracuse Airport
Meanwhile, the FAA has also announced plans to remove migrants who have been sleeping at Boston's Logan International Airport. The decision follows a federal court ruling upholding the government's authority to enforce immigration laws at airports.
The Biden administration has come under fire for its handling of the surge in migrants at the southern border. Critics argue that the administration's policies have encouraged illegal immigration and overwhelmed border agents.
The FAA's investigation into the near-collision is ongoing. The agency will release its findings once the investigation is complete.
