A near-collision involving a Frontier Airlines jet at Los Angeles International Airport was narrowly avoided late Wednesday after two service vehicles suddenly crossed in front of the aircraft on the taxiway. The incident occurred as the Airbus A321neo was taxiing with 217 passengers and seven crew members aboard.

According to the flight crew, the plane was moving at approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour when the pilot was forced to apply the brakes sharply to avoid hitting the trucks. The pilot immediately reported the close call to ground air traffic control, stating that the trucks had unexpectedly cut in front of the aircraft. The controller, however, indicated that the ground operation team had not observed the vehicles crossing the jet’s path.

The flight crew described the situation as highly alarming, with the pilot noting it was one of the closest calls they had ever experienced and expressing concern for passenger safety by considering notifying the flight attendants. No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the incident, and the aircraft was brought safely to a stop.

Airport officials and airline representatives have not yet released formal statements regarding the event. An investigation into how the service vehicles entered the taxiway in front of the moving aircraft is expected to determine whether procedural errors or communication lapses contributed to the near-miss. Washington-based aviation safety authorities will likely monitor the inquiry given the potential risk posed to ground and flight operations.

The event highlights ongoing challenges at busy airports where ground vehicle traffic and aircraft movements intersect, underscoring the importance of strict coordination among ground personnel to maintain runway and taxiway safety.