Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport
A JetBlue pilot reported a close call with a smaller plane while landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The air traffic controller referred to the smaller plane's pilot as 'insane' due to their erratic flying. The FAA confirmed that the required separation between the two aircraft was maintained during the incident.
- ▪The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on Monday night.
- ▪The JetBlue flight landed safely shortly after the close call.
- ▪The pilot of the smaller plane was not communicating with air traffic control.
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U.S. Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after apparent close call at Florida airport By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 1:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A JetBlue pilot landing at Fort Lauderdale's airport reported a close call on Monday night, telling air traffic control that a second, smaller plane was flying erratically in the same area. The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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