A constitution jet carrying the Gonzaga males’s basketball group was simply yards away from being worn out by an outbound airplane over the weekend … and the close to collision was all captured on video.
Try footage from LAX at round 4:30 PM on Friday … you’ll be able to see because the Bulldogs’ Embraer E135 plane was taxiing to its gate after touchdown in Los Angeles, a Delta flight was taking off on a close-by runway, and the 2 planes bought so shut to one another, an air visitors controller really needed to inform the Zags’ pilot to cease.
Fortunately, the 2 prevented each other … however the FAA nonetheless stated in a press release to TMZ Sports activities on Monday it is investigating the state of affairs.
As for Gonzaga — which in the end made it safely to its recreation in opposition to UCLA in L.A. on Saturday evening — faculty officers instructed us Monday they’re reviewing the matter as effectively.
“Our team members aboard the aircraft were unaware of the situation as it occurred,” the college stated, “and we are grateful that the incident ended safely for all.”
The Zags ended up dropping to the Bruins, 65-62 … however maybe thankfully for them, they will not should board one other plane for a bit — as they’re slated to play in Malibu on Monday evening in opposition to Pepperdine.
