American Airlines flight from Boston discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at D.C. airport
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American Airlines flight from Boston discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at D.C. airport
"The American flight "landed safely and normally" at National Airport after air traffic control instructed pilots to complete a go-around "to allow another aircraft more time for takeoff.""
"American has a no-fault go-around policy as a go-around is not an abnormal flight maneuver and can occur nearly every day in the National Airspace System."
On Tuesday morning, American Airlines Flight 2246 from Boston had to perform a go-around at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as instructed by air traffic control. This maneuver was necessary to prevent a collision with another aircraft preparing for takeoff on the same runway. Shortly thereafter, another flight in Chicago also executed a go-around under similar circumstances. American Airlines stated that go-arounds are standard protocol and ensure safety in aviation, especially given recent aviation incidents in North America, including high-profile crashes.
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