On the evening of Thursday, October 4, 2024, a critical incident unfolded at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) as Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0702, preparing to depart for London Gatwick, faced a tense moment. The crew detected a potential hazard on the runway and applied emergency brakes, successfully preventing a possible collision.
Critical Moment and Quick Reaction of the Pilot
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was accelerating for takeoff at 6:20 PM when the crew spotted another aircraft on the runway. The plane was moving at approximately 87 knots (100 mph) when the captain swiftly applied emergency brakes, bringing the plane to a stop. After the situation was under control, the aircraft took off safely following a brief delay.
