Close Call at Boston Logan: Pilots Avoid Collision by 300 Feet

WHO:

Fox News - Delta Air Lines and American Airlines were involved in the incident.

WHAT:

Fox News - A Delta Air Lines plane and an American Airlines plane came within 300 feet of colliding on the runway.

NY Post - Air traffic controllers at Boston Logan Airport scrambled to avoid a near-miss as the two planes approached each other.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred at Boston Logan International Airport.

HOW:

NY Post - Tense audio from air traffic control reveals the frantic efforts of controllers to prevent the collision.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 15:59 UTC)

A Delta Air Lines plane and an American Airlines plane came within 300 feet of colliding on the runway at Boston Logan International Airport. Air traffic controllers scrambled to avoid a near-miss, with tense audio capturing their frantic efforts to prevent the collision. The incident highlights the critical role of air traffic control in ensuring safety during busy operations at major airports.