The American Airlines flight was en route to L.F. Wade International Airport from Miami before abandoning their initial take off
American Airlines aircraft. Photo: ABC News
An American Airlines flight 308 destined for Bermuda aborted its takeoff in Miami Saturday evening after a jet entered the same runway, according to ABC News.
According to the audio recording, there appears to have been confusion when the air controller told the pilot of the business jet, “You just crossed an active runway.”
The pilot is heard responding, “You just told me to cross the runway, sir.”
Air controller said, “No, we said Amerijet 461.”
The incident, which is now under investigation by the F.A.A. happened around 7pm local time.
A spokesperson for American Airlines told media, “We appreciate the quick actions of our crew members and thank our customers for their understanding.”
ABC reported that the flight safely landed in Bermuda following the incident.
A spokesperson for Skyport Bermuda confirmed, “American Airlines flight AA308, operating from Miami to Bermuda on Friday, June 26, landed safely with no disruption to local operations.”
