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LAX Near Miss: Trucks Block Taxiway
10 Apr
Summary
- Two trucks dangerously pulled in front of a taxiing Frontier Airlines plane.
- Pilots of Frontier Flight 3216 slammed on brakes to avoid a collision.
- The FAA is investigating the incident on the LAX taxiway.
A Frontier Airlines flight experienced a harrowing near-miss at Los Angeles International Airport late Wednesday night. Flight 3216, an Airbus A321 preparing for takeoff, was forced to make an abrupt stop when two trucks unexpectedly entered its path on a taxiway.
The pilots of the Frontier flight reported that the trucks cut them off, necessitating an emergency braking maneuver to prevent a collision. The incident occurred near an "ATC non-visibility area," where a building obstructs the view of air traffic controllers, although communication with pilots is maintained.
According to FAA regulations, vehicles on service roads at airports are required to yield to aircraft. The pilot expressed shock at the speed at which the event unfolded, emphasizing how close the aircraft came to impact. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew.
Frontier Airlines acknowledged the incident, commending their crew's vigilance. This close call follows a tragic accident just weeks prior, where an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck during landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities.
