Airport surveillance videos detailing last week’s incident at John Wayne International Airport (SNA) involving actor Harrison Ford have surfaced. The actor was cleared to land his single-engine Aviat Husky on SNA’s Runway 20L, but instead landed on the airport’s taxiway “Charlie” that runs parallel to Runway 20L. As the Husky approached the intersection of taxiway “Charlie” and “Lima,” it passed about 100 feet over the top of an American Airlines Boeing 737 that was approaching the hold-short lines for Runway 20L.
Video Details Harrison Ford Landing Incident
Key Takeaways:
- Actor Harrison Ford mistakenly landed his single-engine plane on a taxiway parallel to Runway 20L at John Wayne International Airport, passing about 100 feet over an American Airlines Boeing 737.
- The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred at an airport "hotspot" known for potential trouble.
- Ford will undergo an FAA competency check ("44709 ride") and faces potential penalties for violating Federal Aviation Regulations, ranging from a warning letter to a suspension of his pilot's certificate.
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