The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Delta Flight Aborts LaGuardia Landing At The Last Second To Avoid Private Jet Taking Off
Flight data shows the CRJ900 pulling up just 100 feet above the runway as a private jet takes off.
A Delta Connection regional jet carrying flight DL5415 aborted its approach to LaGuardia Airport after a private aircraft began its takeoff from an intersecting runway without clearance from air traffic control.
The aircraft involved was an Endeavor Air-operated Bombardier CRJ900, part of Delta Air Lines’ regional fleet. The flight originated from Omaha Eppley Airfield and was performing its landing at LaGuardia when the incident occurred.
Air traffic control coordination appears to have been disrupted by the private jet’s unpermitted departure from the intersecting runway, prompting an abrupt decision to abandon the landing.
Flight data indicates the CRJ900 initiated a go-around at approximately 100 feet above the runway, preventing a potential collision with the private jet during its takeoff.
No additional details are provided about injuries, aircraft damage, or the final outcomes for the passengers or crews.