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Pilot called "insane" after plane makes close call with JetBlue flight landing in Fort Lauderdale
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 4, 2026
· 1 min read
We're hearing the air traffic control audio from a close call in South Florida after a plane came within about 500 feet of a JetBlue airplane that was getting ready to land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night.
Why this matters in The Miami
The close call between the two planes near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport raises concerns about air traffic control in South Florida. Given Miami's proximity to Fort Lauderdale, the incident has implications for air travel in the region. Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are two of the busiest airports in the country, with millions of passengers passing through each year. The fact that a plane was able to come within 500 feet of a JetBlue flight preparing to land highlights the need for continued vigilance and safety protocols in the region's airspace. As a major hub for air travel, South Florida's airports rely on precise air traffic control to prevent such incidents, and this close call will likely be scrutinized to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? We're hearing the air traffic control audio from a close call in South Florida after a plane came within about 500 feet of a JetBlue airplane that was getting ready to land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night.
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