The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident involving a private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team that almost crossed a runway as another flight was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport. The Key Lime Air plane was instructed by air traffic controllers to halt as a Delta aircraft was departing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
According to the FAA, the Key Lime Air Flight 563 was directed to hold short of crossing a runway at LAX due to another aircraft taking off at that time. The jet was told to stop by air traffic controllers when it attempted to cross the hold bars, and it did not cross the runway edge line.
A plane-spotting livestream captured the incident, showing the Key Lime Air flight being instructed to stop by an air traffic controller. The Gonzaga team was in LA for a game against UCLA, which they lost. The university stated that they were unaware of the incident and are thankful that it ended safely.
Gonzaga is set to play at Pepperdine following the incident. Key Lime Air has not responded to requests for comment, while Delta mentioned that their flight operated normally and they are cooperating with the investigation.
The article also includes a support message from JS, emphasizing the importance of free journalism during critical times. Delta confirmed that they have not received any communication from the FAA regarding their flight and are cooperating with aviation officials on the investigation.
