FlightFollowerWhen This European Low-Cost Carrier Had a little Trouble Departing JFK
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On April 1, 2020, special repatriation flight for Hungarian citizens, Wizz Air 9015, departing from JFK. initially had issues with their flight plan not appearing in the system. After clarification, ATC provided clearance.
Timeline
On April 1, 2020, special repatriation flight for Hungarian citizens, Wizz Air 9015, departing from JFK.
1.
Development of the situation
initially had issues with their flight plan not appearing in the system.
2.
Response or continuation
The flight was delayed in starting up, but the clearance remained valid.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
Once ready, they coordinated with the ground, received taxi instructions, and were eventually cleared for takeoff from Runway 31L
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 1 Apr 2020
- Airports
- JFK (New York JFK)
- Reconstruction
- 6:04
The flight was delayed in starting up, but the clearance remained valid. Once ready, they coordinated with the ground, received taxi instructions, and were eventually cleared for takeoff from Runway 31L
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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