Close Call in Florida as Planes Cleared for Same Runway Use

An air traffic controller cleared a plane to take off from the same runway where an American Airlines jet was making its final approach in Sarasota, Florida, last month, leading the American pilots to abandon their landing. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which is one of six recent events involving conflicting runway use. The FAA has asked the industry to find technology to help air traffic controllers track equipment on the ground.