American Airlines Flight Halts Takeoff Due to Runway Intrusion

WHO:

Fox News - American Airlines Flight 308 was involved in the incident.

NY Post - A business jet was involved in the runway intrusion.

WHAT:

Fox News - American Airlines Flight 308 aborted its takeoff.

NY Post - The flight was bound for Bermuda.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred at Miami International Airport.

NY Post - The active runway at Miami airport was where the near miss happened.

HOW:

Fox News - The takeoff was aborted due to a business jet crossing the active runway.

NY Post - The other jet veered onto the same runway, prompting the American Airlines flight to halt its takeoff.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 16:20 UTC)

An American Airlines flight, bound for Bermuda, had to abort its takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway. The near miss occurred when the other jet veered onto the runway just as Flight 308 was preparing to leave. Fortunately, the quick action of the flight crew prevented a potential incident during the takeoff.