Delta plane aborts takeoff in Mexico City after plane nearly lands on top of aircraft
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A Delta Air Lines aircraft had to halt its takeoff in Mexico City this week after the crew noticed another aircraft landing on the same runway ahead of them. 

This Monday incident with Delta Flight 590 occurred shortly after a SkyWest Airlines flight operating under Delta Air Lines needed to take sudden action to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. Additionally, just last week, another Delta flight reported an engine fire shortly after taking off from Los Angeles, prompting it to return to the airport. 

“Safety is our top priority, so Delta will fully engage with authorities to investigate this flight’s circumstances,” a Delta spokesperson shared with Fox News Digital about the Mexico City event. “We commend the flight crew for their swift response and situational awareness – a testament to Delta’s thorough training.” 

The spokesperson said the Boeing 737-800 plane, carrying 144 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants, was initiating its takeoff process for Atlanta Monday morning when the flight crew spotted another plane landing in front of them. That plane was identified in media reports as an Embraer E190 operated by Aeromexico. 

Delta plane approaches Mexico City airport

A Delta plane approaches for landing at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City on July 22, 2025.  (Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty Images)

Officials said Delta Flight 590 and Aeromexico Flight 1631 were just 200 feet apart at the time of the incident, with the Delta aircraft only reaching speeds of about 60 mph before braking, according to WSB-TV. 

Aeromexico did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday from Fox News Digital. 

Delta engine fire

Video shows flames shooting from a Delta Air Lines plane as it departed Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, July 18. (LA Flights)

“We are working closely with the corresponding authorities to conduct a detailed investigation,” a spokesperson told Simple Flying. “At Aeromexico, the safety of our customers and employees is, and will always be, our highest priority.” 

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