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American Airlines Abort Takeoff After Unauthorized Jet Spotted

6/30/2026

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American Airlines Aborts

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff at Miami Airport on Friday, June 26 after spotting an unauthorized NetJets Embraer Phenom 300.
ATC audio recorded the controller saying “You just crossed the runway” and the pilot replying “You just told me to cross the runway, sir.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the jet was unauthorized, opened an investigation, and reported no injuries.

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FAA Investigates

The Miami airport incursion adds to a spate of U.S. close-calls, prompting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep investigations of Miami, Boston and other incursions open through Independence Day.
On June 20, Delta Flight 2351 aborted at Boston Logan after spotting a jet, prompting National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.
A March runway crash at LaGuardia killed two Air Canada Express pilots, injuring passengers.

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American Airlines Aborts

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff at Miami Airport on Friday, June 26 after spotting an unauthorized NetJets Embraer Phenom 300.
ATC audio recorded the controller saying “You just crossed the runway” and the pilot replying “You just told me to cross the runway, sir.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the jet was unauthorized, opened an investigation, and reported no injuries.

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