During a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) credited a Delta Air Lines flight crew for helping avoid a catastrophic collision at Boston’s Logan Airport. The hearing, titled “Close calls: Improving safety across the national airspace system,” referenced a near-collision between a Delta aircraft and an American Airlines aircraft.

Duckworth stated that the Delta flight crew spotted the American Boeing 737 and executed a go-around to avoid a collision, saving the lives of 129 passengers and six crew members aboard. A Delta Air Lines spokesperson confirmed the crew followed established procedures in coordination with Air Traffic Control and performed a go-around on approach into Logan Airport. The incident occurred when two aircraft—Delta Flight 2351 (Airbus A319) and American Airlines Flight AA3161 (Boeing 737-823)—were approximately 300 feet apart during their approach to the airport.

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) highlighted the close call in his remarks at the hearing, noting that while no injuries occurred, the event underscores the critical need for continued vigilance and safety improvements across the national airspace system. Air traffic control audio suggested controllers may have lost track of the American Airlines flight after clearing it for takeoff.

Delta stated its aircraft are equipped with technology to warn crews of potential conflicts and pilots undergo extensive training to respond to such situations. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident, which involved a commercial flight carrying more than 100 passengers aborting landing to avoid collision at Boston Logan International Airport.