A constitution jet carrying the Gonzaga males’s basketball workforce 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 obtained so shut to one another, an air visitors controller truly needed to inform the Zags’ pilot to cease.
Fortunately, the 2 averted each other … however the FAA nonetheless mentioned in an announcement to TMZ Sports activities on Monday it is investigating the scenario.
As for Gonzaga — which in the end made it safely to its sport towards UCLA in L.A. on Saturday evening — college officers informed us Monday they’re reviewing the matter as properly.
“Our team members aboard the aircraft were unaware of the situation as it occurred,” the college mentioned, “and we are grateful that the incident ended safely for all.”
The Zags ended up dropping to the Bruins, 65-62 … however maybe thankfully for them, they will not should board one other plane for a bit — as they’re slated to play in Malibu on Monday evening towards Pepperdine.
