Near collision prompts new flight procedures
A near collision between two aircraft at New York’s Newark airport has prompted new rules in take-off and landing procedures.
The US Federal Aviation Administration said aircraft taking off and landing at the same time will no longer be able to use intersecting runways.
A report by investigators at the National Transportation Safety Board said the April 24 incident involving a United Airways flight from San Francisco and an ExpressJet flight bound for Memphis was classified as a ‘near midair collision.’
The planes reportedly came within about 200 feet of each other.
FAA officials said arriving planes will no longer be able to approach the east-west runway 29 at the same time as flights are readying for take-off on the north-south Runway 4R.
The reason for such a close call is still being investigated by NTSB officials and a full report is not expected for several months
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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