American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at LAX after cargo jet crosses runway 'without authorization'

An American Airlines flight was forced to slam on the brakes during takeoff after a cargo plane crossed a runway at Los Angeles airport “without authorization,” according to authorities.

American Airlines Flight 2453 aborted its takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport to Boston after the crew noticed another aircraft on the runway Sunday morning, American Airlines said in a statement to The Post.

American Airlines Flight 2453 aborted its takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport to Boston after the crew noticed another aircraft on the runway Sunday morning. AFP via Getty Images

The cargo plane, Aerologic Flight 619, was crossing the runway “without authorization,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

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