Potential Runway Incursion Prevented at LAX
Incident Details
On Friday afternoon, December 27, a potential runway incursion was prevented at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after air traffic controllers intervened to stop a taxiing plane from crossing a runway.
What Happened
Around 4:30 p.m., air traffic controllers instructed Key Lime Air Flight 563, an Embraer E135 jet, to stop before crossing the runway because a second plane, a Delta Air Lines flight, was taking off from the runway. Despite being told to stop, the plane continued to cross the hold bars, but did not cross the runway edge line.
Livestream Footage
The incident was captured on a YouTube livestream by AIRLINE VIDEOS, which was broadcasting flights in and out of LAX along with audio from air traffic controllers. Footage showed a Delta Air Lines flight preparing to take off as the charter plane from Key Lime Air, which had just landed, taxied to its gate.
Controller Intervention
An air traffic controller can be heard on the livestream saying, "Key Lime, stop, stop stop," before the plane came to a rest. The Delta plane appeared to take off without incident.
Passengers and Investigation
The charter jet was carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the situation. Key Lime Air has stated that it is working with the FAA and its own safety management system to learn what happened and respond accordingly.
Safety Priorities
Key Lime Air’s senior vice president, Jon Coleman, emphasized the airline’s commitment to safety, saying, "Safety of those entrusted to us is our highest priority."
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of air traffic control and the need for vigilance in preventing potential runway incursions. The FAA’s investigation will help determine the cause of the incident and identify measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened during the incident at LAX?
A: A taxiing plane, Key Lime Air Flight 563, was instructed by air traffic controllers to stop before crossing a runway, but continued to cross the hold bars before coming to a rest.
Q: Did the plane cross the runway edge line?
A: No, the plane did not cross the runway edge line.
Q: Who was on board the charter jet?
A: The Gonzaga University men’s basketball team was on board the charter jet.
Q: Is the FAA investigating the incident?
A: Yes, the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the situation.
Q: What is Key Lime Air’s response to the incident?
A: Key Lime Air is working with the FAA and its own safety management system to learn what happened and respond accordingly.
