A constitution jet carrying the Gonzaga males’s basketball staff 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.
Take a look at footage from LAX at round 4:30 PM on Friday … you may 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 an announcement to TMZ Sports activities on Monday it is investigating the state of affairs.
As for Gonzaga — which finally made it safely to its sport towards UCLA in L.A. on Saturday evening — faculty officers advised us Monday they’re reviewing the matter as effectively.
“Our staff members aboard the plane had been unaware of the state of affairs because it occurred,” the college stated, “and we’re grateful that the incident ended safely for all.”
The Zags ended up shedding to the Bruins, 65-62 … however maybe thankfully for them, they will not need to board one other plane for a bit — as they’re slated to play in Malibu on Monday evening towards Pepperdine.
