El Al Boeing 777 Aborts Landing at Ben Gurion After Deviating From Path

An El Al Boeing 777, flight LY324, en route from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Israel, was forced to abort its landing at Ben Gurion Airport on September 7 after deviating from its intended approach path. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200 with registration 4X-ECF, descended to approximately 600 feet (180 meters) above the ground while being about 1.85 kilometers off the designated landing trajectory. The flight crew decided to discontinue the landing and initiated a go-around. Approximately 20 minutes later, the aircraft successfully landed at Ben Gurion on its second attempt. No injuries or damage to the aircraft were reported. A go-around is a standard safety procedure in aviation, allowing pilots to discontinue a landing if aircraft parameters such as position, speed, or altitude do not permit a stable and safe approach. El Al conducted an internal review of the incident. The airline stated that the event was not classified as a safety incident, explaining that the crew acted according to established procedures when it became apparent the aircraft was approaching the boundaries of the permissible landing zone. The specific reasons for the initial deviation from the flight path remain undetermined based on available flight tracking data.