A Frontier Airlines aircraft nearly collided with two trucks on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. The incident occurred as the plane was moving at a slow speed, and no injuries were reported.
According to officials, the trucks crossed the taxiway in front of the aircraft, creating a close-call situation. Unlike a fatal crash in New York last month involving a plane landing, this event did not result in any damage or casualties.
The FAA has initiated a formal inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the near miss and to assess any potential safety lapses. Airport and airline representatives have not released further details about the vehicles involved or the precise timing of the incident.
Authorities emphasized that ensuring safe ground operations remains a critical focus at busy airports like LAX, where simultaneous ground and air traffic require coordinated management to prevent accidents.
The investigation aims to clarify how the trucks came to cross the taxiway in front of the aircraft and whether any procedural or communication errors contributed to the situation. The FAA typically reviews such incidents thoroughly to recommend safety improvements and prevent future occurrences.
