Harrison Ford pilots plane across runway where another aircraft was landing, prompting investigation
- Star Wars actor made mistake after mishearing instruction from air traffic control at airport in Los Angeles area
- Ford, 77, is a frequent flier of planes and helicopters and has had several close calls over the years
US actor Harrison Ford piloted a plane across a runway as another aircraft was taking off, aviation officials said Wednesday, confirming they have opened an investigation.
It is the latest aviation mishap for the 77-year-old “Indiana Jones” star and flying enthusiast, who misheard an air traffic instruction in the incident which did not result in any damage last Friday.
“The FAA is investigating an incident in which the pilot of an Aviat Husky taxied across the runway... while another aircraft was performing a touch-and-go landing,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
The planes were 1km apart during the incident at a Los Angeles county airport.
Ford had been told to stop as the other plane practiced landing and immediately taking off, but instead he continued across the runway.