Another near miss at JFK as plane nearly collides with four others cleared for same runway in comms error

A quick-thinking pilot prevented a near-collision between four aeroplanes, including his own, at one of the world’s busiest airports. Audio of the incident at JFK International Airport reveals air traffic control cleared a Swiss Air flight for takeoff. The pilot, realising he would collide with several other planes, then quickly aborted. The near-miss on 17 April is now being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Audio of the incident was captured by LiveATC, a public archive of air traffic control audio. “Swiss 17K heavy rejecting takeoff,” the Swiss Air pilot told air traffic control, realising collision was imminent. “Traffic on the runway.” “Exit out,” an air traffic controller urged the pilot. The FAA later confirmed the flight aborted its takeoff because four aircraft were crossing the same takeoff runway at the New York City airport. The federal regulator did not provide details on the other airlines involved when contacted by The Independent. <br/>