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Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Viviani , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the close call can be found through news sources such as FOX 7 Austin, which reported on the incident.
A close call occurred at Boston's Logan Airport involving two commercial jets. The incident happened between a departing American Airlines plane and an incoming Delta Air Lines flight. An aviation expert has provided some information about the incident, estimating the distance between the two planes was approximately 300 feet.
This expert's assessment gives an idea of how close the planes were to each other. Further details about the close call can be found through news sources such as FOX 7 Austin, which reported on the incident.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A close call occurred at Boston's Logan Airport involving two commercial jets. The incident happened between a departing American Airlines plane and an incoming Delta Air Lines flight. An aviation…
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