Delta and Aeromexico Jets Nearly Collide at Mexico City Airport

On July 22, 2025, Aeromexico Flight 1691 landed on runway 5R while Delta Flight 590 was initiating takeoff. Data from FlightRadar24 indicates the Aeromexico jet flew over the Delta flight before landing on the same runway. The Delta flight, bound for Atlanta with 144 passengers and six crew members, managed to halt its takeoff roll, reaching approximately 71 miles per hour before stopping.

According to Steve Ganyard, an ABC News aviation contributor, a failure in communication likely contributed to the incident. Potential causes include miscommunication between tower controllers and the aircraft or unclear instructions regarding the designated runway for landing. Both Delta and Aeromexico have stated they are cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

The SkyWest incident days before serves as another reminder of the need for vigilance. The pilot had to perform what was described as an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. All of these incidents underscore the need to improve communication and coordination between pilots and air traffic control.

A Delta Air Lines flight and an Aeromexico flight nearly collided on the same runway.

Preliminary investigations suggest a communication failure between air traffic control and the pilots.

Yes, both Delta and Aeromexico have stated they are fully cooperating with authorities.

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