Near Miss at LAX: American Airlines Pilot Halts Takeoff as Cargo Plane Crosses Runway
An incident occurred at Los Angeles International Airport where an American Airlines pilot had to abruptly stop the plane after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it. The cargo plane, AeroLogic Flight 619, had just landed from Shanghai and was taxiing to its parking spot when it mistakenly crossed the runway where the American Airlines flight was preparing for takeoff to Boston. The air traffic controller urgently instructed the cargo plane to stop, leading to the American Airlines flight canceling its takeoff clearance and stopping just in time. The cargo plane crossed the runway without authorization, causing the American flight to brake suddenly, delaying its departure to Boston by 2.5 hours. The reason for the cargo plane's incorrect turn is unclear, but the air traffic controller's instructions and the confusion between flight numbers may have contributed to the incident. Both American Airlines and AeroLogic have been contacted for further information.