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NTSB: Controller Forgot Takeoff Clearance In Boston Runway Incursion
A recently released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board indicates that an air traffic controller at Boston Logan International Airport forgot they had cleared an American Airlines Boeing 737 for takeoff, leading to a close call with an arriving Delta Air Lines Airbus A319. The incident, which occurred late last month, was narrowly avoided thanks to the prompt reaction of the incoming Delta flight crew. This serves as a stark reminder for pilots to always maintain high situational awareness and independently verify clearances during surface operations.