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FAA Investigating Harrison Ford’s Landing Incident

Runway 20L at John Wayne Airport in Southern California. Wikimedia Commons/D Ramey Logan
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Key Takeaways:

  • Actor and experienced pilot Harrison Ford had a close call when he landed his single-engine plane on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport, overflying a Boeing 737 full of passengers.
  • Despite being cleared by air traffic control to land on a runway, Ford landed on a parallel taxiway, a clear violation of FAA regulations.
  • The FAA is currently investigating the incident, which involved the well-known aviation advocate.
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Actor Harrison Ford reportedly had a close call this week when landing his single-engine Husky at California’s John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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