Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport

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A JetBlue pilot and a small aircraft nearly collided at a Florida airport, with air traffic control audio capturing a controller's blunt assessment of the situation. The controller called the small plane's pilot "insane" and "Mad Max" after the close call, according to recordings of the interaction. The incident highlights tensions between commercial and general aviation at busy airports, where communication breakdowns or pilot error can create dangerous moments. JetBlue and federal aviation authorities are investigating the near-miss.