- A Delta Airbus A319 aborted its landing at Boston Logan to avoid an American Airlines jet.
- The FAA launched an official investigation into the close call that occurred on June 20, 2026.
- No injuries were reported, and the Delta aircraft landed safely fifteen minutes later.
(BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MASSACHUSETTS) A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday morning after an American Airlines jet was cleared onto an intersecting runway, creating a close call now under FAA investigation.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time on June 20, 2026. Delta Flight 2351 was on final approach when an American Airlines flight was cleared for departure on a crossing runway.
The Delta crew spotted the American jet below and executed a go-around, pulling up and abandoning the landing. The A319 circled back and landed safely on a subsequent approach.
No injuries were reported on either aircraft. The FAA confirmed it is investigating the event. Multiple news outlets described it as a serious near miss at one of the nation’s busiest airports.
The agency has not released a preliminary report or identified the specific controller actions under review. Air traffic control audio captured the moment the Delta crew initiated the go-around, according to reports.
The cockpit crew’s decision to abandon the landing followed standard FAA procedure when a runway is obstructed during approach. The Delta aircraft was an Airbus A319, a narrow-body jet seating 126 to 150 passengers in Delta’s configuration.
Delta deploys the A319 on short and medium-haul domestic routes from its Boston hub. American Airlines has not publicly identified its aircraft type or flight number.
Boston Logan operates six runways in a layout that includes multiple intersecting strips. Simultaneous operations on crossing runways are standard air traffic control procedure when properly sequenced.
The investigation will examine whether controller instructions, pilot responses, or both contributed to Saturday’s conflict.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Flight | Delta Flight 2351 |
| Aircraft | Airbus A319 |
| Date | June 20, 2026 |
| Time | ~11:30 a.m. local |
| Airport | Boston Logan International |
| Other aircraft | American Airlines departure |
| Outcome | Go-around, safe landing |
| Status | FAA investigation underway |
The close call adds to a string of high-profile near misses at U.S. airports in recent years. Similar incidents at New York JFK, Austin-Bergstrom, and Honolulu have drawn scrutiny to air traffic control staffing and runway safety.
A 2023 FAA safety summit produced new initiatives aimed at reducing runway incursions. Incidents have continued nonetheless. Delta operates hundreds of weekly departures from Boston Logan, where it competes with JetBlue for market dominance.
Logan handled more than 42 million passengers in 2025 and frequently operates near capacity during peak summer travel. Intersecting runway operations are common at Logan during high-traffic windows, particularly when wind conditions limit preferred runway configurations.
Passengers aboard Delta Flight 2351 experienced an approximate 15 to 20 minute delay from the go-around. Those with tight connections may have missed downstream flights.
Delta’s contract of carriage does not guarantee compensation for air traffic control delays, though the airline typically rebooks affected passengers on later flights at no additional cost when seats are available.
SkyMiles Medallion members affected by missed connections can request rebooking through the Fly Delta app or by calling their dedicated Medallion line. Delta generally waives change fees during irregular operations but has not issued a travel waiver specific to this incident.
If you were on Flight 2351 and incurred overnight costs from the delay, retain all receipts and submit them through Delta’s customer service portal. American Airlines passengers on the departing flight were not endangered.
The aircraft continued its departure after the Delta jet pulled up. American has not issued a public statement as of June 21, 2026.
The FAA investigation could take several weeks. Investigators will review ATC audio, radar data, cockpit voice recordings, and crew statements to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Depending on the findings, the FAA may issue revised controller procedures or runway safety directives for Boston Logan. The National Transportation Safety Board has not indicated whether it will open a parallel investigation.
Travelers with upcoming flights through Boston Logan should not expect disruptions. Both runways remained operational after the event, and no ground stops were reported.
Passengers can monitor real-time flight status through their airline’s app or the FAA’s airport status page for the latest updates.
