The Chautauqua Airlines flight came within 800 vertical feet and .82 nautical miles after takeoff of an arriving aircraft , identified as a Republic Airlines flight , authorities said . FAA spokeswoman : " The safety of our customers and employees is always a top priority. A small regional jet was also attempting to land at the time , she says . They were separated by two horizontal miles . The standard separation distance is three miles .
FAA spokeswoman : "The safety of our customers and employees is always a top priority. A small regional jet was also attempting to land at the time , she says . They were separated by two horizontal miles . The standard separation distance is three miles .