An American Airlines pilot was quick to abort a takeoff avoiding crashing into a landing airplane on Wednesday, 14 February. The authorities have not yet clarified the incident, but it appears that the air controller simultaneously gave permission to land and take off to two pilots. The pilot of Airbus 300, flight 882 of American Airlines, upon becoming aware of the situation, abruptly stopped the airplane sending it to the taxiway and avoiding a collision. The airplane suffered the blowout of two of its tires and problems with its breaking system, and had to be towed to parking area seven of the Las Americas International Airport. The passengers of the 3:45 pm flight waited until 8:30 pm to leave for Miami. News reports say the controller was arrested and is under investigation for negligence on the job. (16 Februar 2001)
