FAA Investigates Near-Collision at Reagan National Airport
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An air traffic controller at Washington National Airport mistakenly cleared an American Airlines A319 for takeoff on an intersecting runway while a Beechcraft Super King Air was landing, leading to a near-collision. Quick reactions from both pilots averted disaster, and the FAA is investigating the incident. This is the second major controller error at the airport in a month.
Topics:business#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety#close-call#faa#pilot-response#washington-national-airport
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