FAA Probes LAX Taxiway Near Miss Incident

FAA investigates near collision at LAX taxiway.

By Charles C. James — Political news editor

Last updated: April 10, 2026 12:00 am • 3 Min Read

FAA investigates near collision at LAX taxiway.

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<h2>The FAA is looking into the LAX Taxiway Close Call</h2>

<p>The FAA is looking into the LAX Taxiway Close Call. Only weeks after the LaGuardia runway catastrophe, the FAA is looking into a near-miss on the LAX taxiway. Earlier this week at Los Angeles International Airport, a Frontier Airlines aircraft almost crashed with two trucks that crossed in front of it. Unlike the fatal collision that occurred in New York last month while a plane was landing, this incident occurred on a taxiway while the aircraft was traveling slowly. Late on Wednesday, the Frontier pilot became frightened and cursed as he informed the tower that he had to apply the brakes to prevent a collision. "It was extremely close." In an audio clip that ATC.com published, he remarked, "The closest I have ever seen." The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an incident that did not result in any injuries. Around 11:25 p.m. on Wednesday, multiple cars on a service road passed in front of the aircraft, according to the agency. In a statement, Frontier Airlines said, "We thank our crew for their vigilance and professionalism."</p>

<h2>LaGuardia Crash and Safety Background</h2>

<p>While arriving at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22, an Air Canada aircraft carrying 76 passengers collided with a fire truck, killing both pilots and wounding numerous others. Less than 20 seconds prior to the collision, an air traffic controller gave the fire truck permission to cross the runway. The controller then hastily demanded that the fire truck stop a few seconds later. Although ground vehicles are only expected to yield to any flights, which are normally only traveling at a speed of 15 mph (24 kph), the event in Los Angeles appears to have occurred at an area of the airport where the planes are talking with air traffic controllers about their movements. Questions concerning what transpired and the protocols in place to avoid crashes were not immediately answered by airport officials.</p>

<h2>Expert Aviation Safety Concerns</h2>

<p>These kinds of accidents occur every day on taxiways around the nation, but they typically go unnoticed because the collision is avoided, according to aviation safety expert Steve Arroyo, a longtime pilot with United Airlines. There is no doubt that the subject will now receive more attention. "I think it's time to put some serious eyes on what's going on on the ramp because there have been multiple incidents and accidents just in March alone," Arroyo stated.</p>

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By Charles C. James ✔

Political news editor

Charles C. James is a Senior Political Correspondent with over a decade of experience covering Capitol Hill, federal policy, and national elections across the United States.