NTSB Report: Charter Pilot's Near-Miss with JetBlue Plane at Logan Airport

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has cited a charter pilot's failure to obtain takeoff clearance as the cause of a near-collision with a JetBlue flight in Boston. The incident occurred when the charter flight took off without clearance on an intersecting runway, forcing the JetBlue flight to perform a go-around. The NTSB report highlighted the need for improved aviation safety technology, such as the system in place at Boston, to prevent runway incursions. The pilot cited cold temperatures and feeling unwell as possible factors contributing to the incident.