Gothamist: Another Close Call at JFK Airport?

Novanglus

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:35:09 -0500

It was very easy for a passenger to not see the incident. A passenger's range of view is often limited, especially when turning. The runway configuration that this probably took place on is, I'd hate to say it, somewhat unsafe. The go-around procedurres are GOOD, but when dealing with foreign pilots who don't have great English skills and are not used to the airport, close calls WILL happen.

NannyState

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:31:17 -0500

In the old days, this hubbub would have resulted in delayed coctails.

Snoopy

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:19:35 -0500

The FAA hasn't heard of the incident? WTF? If I was on plane one on the right hand side of the plane, or if I was on plane two on the left hand side of the plane and saw this incident wouldn't I complain about same after blotting the shit off my seat? Isn't there a stewardess call button located overhead?

Jen Chung

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:16:20 -0500

You're very right--thanks!

edEx

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:14:55 -0500

it's not a near miss, it's a near hit... a collision is a near miss! –george carlin.