Near Miss at LaGuardia: American Eagle Flight Forced to Abort Takeoff

Near Miss at LaGuardia Airport: American Eagle Flight Nearly Collides with United Airlines Plane A near collision was narrowly avoided at New York's LaGuardia Airport earlier this month. Audio recordings from the air traffic control tower reveal a tense exchange between the controller and American Eagle flight 4736, which was ordered to abort its takeoff. A United Airlines plane, flight 2657, was simultaneously taxiing on the same runway, creating a dangerous situation. The air traffic controller's voice conveys the urgency of the situation as he instructs American Eagle to stop, saying, "Brickyard 4736, stop!" After the near miss, the controller apologized, stating, "Brickyard 4736, sorry about that. I thought United had cleared well before that." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have confirmed that they are investigating the incident. This near-miss underscores the critical importance of air traffic control procedures and the need for constant vigilance to prevent serious accidents. The investigation will likely focus on communication protocols and runway management practices at LaGuardia Airport.