Airplane Incident near Syracuse Hancock International Airport

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident in which two planes appeared to get too close to each other near Syracuse Hancock International Airport. A Delta Connection flight was taking off while an American Eagle flight was preparing to land on the same runway.

Key Points

  • Incident involved two planes near Syracuse Hancock International Airport
  • Delta Connection flight taking off clashed with American Eagle flight preparing to land
  • FAA investigating, not classified as 'close call'

Pros

  • FAA is investigating the incident
  • No classified as a 'close call'

Cons

  • Planes were 700 to 1,000 feet vertically close to each other
  • Unclear horizontal proximity