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Harrison Ford was involved in another aviation snafu in 2017 when he reportedly flew his private aircraft “dangerously close to a taxiing passenger plane after mistakenly landing in a taxiway instead of the runway he was cleared for,” according to People. The American Airlines 737 flight, which was carrying 110 passengers and a six-person crew at the time, managed to safely depart John Wayne Airport in California moments after the incident occurred, the outlet noted.
In audio recordings released by the Federal Aviation Authority, Harrison called himself a “schmuck” when speaking to the air controller about the mistake, and said he had been “distracted and concerned about turbulence from another aircraft” when it happened, per USA TODAY.
When the air traffic controller said it was “no big deal,” Ford responded, “it’s a big deal for me.”
The FAA decided Ford would not face disciplinary action for the incident, as his lawyer, Stephen Hofer, confirmed in a statement. “Mr. Ford retains his pilot’s certificate without restriction,” Hofer said, per Deadline. “In closing the matter, the agency acknowledged Mr.Ford’s long history of compliance with the federal aviation regulations and his cooperative attitude during the investigation.”
Written by: Nicki
