Near Miss at LaGuardia: Plane Cleared for Takeoff While Another Lands

Critical Runway Incident at LaGuardia

• ⚠️ A serious incident occurred at LaGuardia Airport where a plane was cleared for takeoff on runway 13 while another aircraft was on final approach to land on the same runway.
• ✈️ The approaching aircraft, Frontier flight 3288, reported being at 250 ft with a runway visual of 1070 niner, indicating a close call.
• 🚨 Air traffic control initially cleared Frontier 3288 to land on runway 4, but then corrected to runway 13, creating confusion and a near-disaster.

ATC Communication and Correction

• 💬 The transcript highlights the rapid-fire communication between pilots and air traffic control during the event.
• 🔊 Controllers issued commands for aircraft to hold, expedite takeoff, and stop, attempting to manage the unfolding situation.
• 🔀 One aircraft, identified as 2657, was instructed to turn left onto runway 13 and then taxi to ground, while another, 4736, was directed to make specific taxiway turns.

Resolution and Aftermath

• 🛑 Air traffic control eventually halted the takeoff of Brickyard 4736, recognizing the immediate danger.
• 🤝 The controller apologized for the confusion, stating they thought the other United aircraft had cleared the runway sooner.
• ➡️ The situation was resolved by getting the departing aircraft off the runway and ensuring all traffic was managed safely, with 4736 eventually being instructed to taxi behind a Delta RJ9.
• ✈️ The video emphasizes the importance of clear communication and swift decision-making in preventing runway incursions.