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Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says
By Nick Viviani at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
For residents of Magnolia , the close call at Boston's Logan Airport is a stark reminder of the potential risks associated with air travel. As a community within the Houston area, many locals likely pass through Houston's own airports, such as George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport, on a regular basis. The fact that a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight came within just 300 feet of each other raises questions about air traffic control procedures and safety protocols in place at airports nationwide, including those in the Houston area. Magnolia residents who rely on air travel for business or personal reasons may be interested in learning more about the measures being taken to prevent such close calls in the future, particularly at their local airports.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.
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