Aviation Incident: Two Planes Come Perilously Close at Syracuse Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident that occurred near Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Monday, where two planes appeared to come into dangerously close proximity during takeoff and landing procedures.

The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m., involved a Delta Connection flight attempting to take off while an American Eagle flight was preparing to land on the same runway. A police dash camera captured the event, providing visual evidence of the close call.

According to the FAA, the air traffic controller instructed PSA Airlines Flight 5511, the American Eagle plane, to go around and abort its landing to maintain safe separation from the departing Delta Connection flight. The planes were estimated to be between 700 and 1,000 feet vertically apart but the exact horizontal distance between them remains unclear.

Aviation Incident: Two Planes Come Perilously Close at Syracuse Airport

FlightRadar24 data suggests the aircraft came perilously close to each other, prompting an immediate investigation by the FAA. However, the incident has not yet been classified as a "close call" by the agency.

Local outlet WABC reported that the incident involved a Delta Connection flight departing from Syracuse airport and an American Eagle flight preparing to land on the same runway. Police records from the Syracuse Police Records Department also corroborate the incident.

Aviation Incident: Two Planes Come Perilously Close at Syracuse Airport

The incident occurred just a few days after a small plane carrying five people crashed in New York. The aircraft went down in a wooded area in Steuben County, killing all five people on board.

Meanwhile, another incident involving migrants sleeping at Boston airport is also under investigation. Officials are taking steps to remove migrants who have been staying overnight at the airport after a ban on overnight stays went into effect.

Aviation Incident: Two Planes Come Perilously Close at Syracuse Airport

The close call at Syracuse Hancock International Airport and the recent plane crash in Steuben County highlight the importance of aviation safety and the need for thorough investigations to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of passengers and crew members.

The FAA is continuing to investigate both incidents and is expected to release further details once the investigations are complete. In the meantime, the agency emphasizes the importance of following protocol and maintaining safe distances between aircraft to prevent potential disasters.