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FAA Probes Wrong-Tower Radio Mix-Up on Delta Connection Approach to LaGuardia

Public ATC audio captured the rare error under FAA investigation.

Overview

  • Delta Connection Flight 5752, operated by Republic Airways, contacted JFK tower while on final to LaGuardia on March 15.
  • A JFK controller told the crew to switch to LaGuardia tower.
  • The pilots broke off the approach with a go-around and then landed at LaGuardia without incident.
  • The FAA calls go-arounds a safe, routine maneuver that lets a plane climb away and set up for another approach.
  • The FAA confirmed no other aircraft were involved and opened an investigation as LiveATC audio of the exchange spread in news reports.