“Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue Daring Maneuver to Dodge Collision Revealed! Watch the Heart-Stopping Moment Caught on Camera!”
A few moments after the JetBlue captain announced their departure from the ramp area, the pilot of the incoming Beechcraft King Air 350 relayed their position and descent information on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF). The King Air pilot reported being about 9 minutes out, coming in from the east and descending from 17,000 feet.
In response to the situation, the King Air crew expressed their concern to the JetBlue pilots, saying, “I hope you don’t hit us,” as reported by CBS News. The NTSB’s analysis of flight data revealed that the two planes were approximately 2.6 miles (4.1 kilometers) apart when the JetBlue Airbus A320 initiated a climbing right turn away from the airport.
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A video capturing the incident depicted the Airbus A320 crossing the runway with its nose elevated and its tail making contact with the ground, prompting surprised onlookers among the ground workers.
The NTSB emphasized that the quick right turn executed by the JetBlue pilot after take-off played a crucial role in averting a potential collision. Subsequent to the incident, JetBlue took proactive steps by developing training programs for its pilots, specifically focusing on operations at non-towered airports.
The safety regulator’s findings shed light on the importance of enhanced situational awareness and swift decision-making by flight crews in preventing potentially catastrophic events. The incident underscored the significance of continuous training and preparedness for unexpected scenarios in aviation.
