Lufthansa 747 “Very Close To An Accident” In Miami As American Airlines 787 Turns Into Its Path

A Lufthansa Boeing 747 experienced a near-miss incident in Miami airspace on July 9th. The aircraft, preparing for takeoff, came within close proximity of an American Airlines Boeing 787 that had recently completed landing. Flight LH260, destined for Frankfurt, was operating from Gate 35L at Miami International Airport when the event occurred. Simultaneously, American Airlines flight N139WN, arriving from New York’s John F Kennedy airport, was using Runway 35R. Authorities confirmed both planes were safely diverted and there were no injuries reported as a result of this extremely close encounter.