FAA Investigates Close Call at LAX Taxiway

Incident comes weeks after deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:08pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the grand scale and sleek forms of an airport terminal, using bold colors and sweeping gradients to convey a sense of power and movement without any literal depiction of people or text.The close call at LAX underscores the need for heightened safety protocols at major airports to prevent potential disasters.Los Angeles Today

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday night, where a Frontier Airlines jet narrowly avoided colliding with two trucks that crossed in front of it on the taxiway. The incident comes just weeks after a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York.

Why it matters

Aviation safety is a top priority, and any near-miss incidents at major airports raise concerns about potential risks to passengers and crew. The FAA will likely examine this LAX event closely to determine if there were any procedural or operational failures that led to the trucks crossing the active taxiway.

The details

According to reports, the Frontier Airlines jet was taxiing for takeoff when the two trucks unexpectedly crossed in front of it on the taxiway. The pilots were able to stop the aircraft before a collision occurred. No injuries were reported, but the incident has prompted an FAA investigation to understand how the trucks were able to access the active taxiway.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 9, 2026 at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • It comes just weeks after a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York on March 25, 2026.

The players

Frontier Airlines

A major U.S. low-cost airline that operates flights out of LAX.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for the regulation and oversight of civil aviation.

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What’s next

The FAA will investigate the incident to determine how the trucks were able to access the active taxiway and what safety protocols may need to be improved at LAX to prevent similar close calls in the future.

The takeaway

This near-miss at LAX highlights the critical importance of airport safety and the need for robust procedures to keep runways and taxiways clear of any unauthorized vehicles or personnel, especially in the wake of the recent deadly crash at LaGuardia.