Frontier Airlines Plane Narrowly Avoids Collision With Trucks at LAX

Pilots forced to slam on brakes to avoid trucks crossing taxiway

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:22pm

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A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style depicting the towering, sweeping forms of an airport taxiway and infrastructure, conceptually representing the tension and drama of a near-collision between an airplane and service vehicles.A dramatic near-miss incident at a major airport raises urgent questions about the need for enhanced safety protocols to prevent collisions between aircraft and ground vehicles.Los Angeles Today

A Frontier Airlines flight had a close call with two trucks while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night, forcing the pilots to suddenly brake to avoid a collision. The incident is under investigation by the FAA.

Why it matters

Near-collisions between aircraft and ground vehicles at airports are extremely dangerous and raise concerns about airport safety protocols and coordination between air traffic control and ground operations. This incident comes on the heels of a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport last month.

The details

The Atlanta-bound Frontier Airlines flight was taxiing to the runway around 11 p.m. when the pilots alerted ground control that two trucks had cut in front of the aircraft, forcing them to slam on the brakes. The pilots were unable to identify the trucks, saying 'It happened so fast. Both of us were just like 'holy s---.' We slammed on the brakes.' The incident occurred at a service road intersection identified as Kilo and Bravo.

  • The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Frontier Airlines

A major U.S. low-cost carrier that operates the flight involved in the near-collision incident at LAX.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

One of the busiest airports in the United States, located in Los Angeles, California.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for the regulation and oversight of civil aviation, which is investigating the incident.

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What they’re saying

“'Hey ground … did you see this? Two trucks just cut us off … we had to slam on the brakes over here.'”

— Frontier Airlines Pilot

“'It happened so fast. Both of us were just like 'holy s---.' We slammed on the brakes. I'm gonna have to call the flight attendants [and] make sure everybody's alright in the back. It was real close. Closest I've ever seen'”

— Frontier Airlines Pilot

What’s next

The FAA has stated it is investigating the incident to determine the cause and whether any safety protocols were violated.

The takeaway

This near-miss at LAX highlights the critical need for robust safety procedures and coordination between air traffic control and ground operations at busy airports to prevent potentially catastrophic collisions between aircraft and ground vehicles. The incident also raises questions about whether additional safeguards or training may be necessary to enhance airport safety.