American Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Miami after business jet enters the same runway

An American Airlines flight bound for Bermuda canceled its takeoff in Miami on Saturday evening after a business jet entered the same runway and at one point came within a third of a mile of each other.

The flight crew of American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff “after obtaining permission” after observing another plane on the runway, an airline spokesperson told CNN on Saturday.

According to air traffic control audio programs, there was a tense exchange between the business jet pilot and the air traffic controller when the incident occurred around 6 p.m. ET.

“You just crossed an active runway,” the controller said, according to LiveATC.com’s air traffic control audio recording.

“You just told me to cross the runway, sir,” the pilot said.

“No, we said Amerijet 461,” the controller responds.

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According to the private aviation company, its business jet, NetJets Flight EJA434, was being operationally controlled by a third-party maintenance provider when the incident occurred.

“We appreciate the prompt action of our crew members and thank our customers for their understanding,” American Airlines said in a statement.

The plane then departed for Bermuda, the spokesman said.

CNN has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for comment.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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