"NTSB: Air Traffic Controller Error Led to Near-Collision at Austin Airport"

A near-collision between a FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines jet at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport last year was caused by an air traffic controller's error amid heavy fog, according to the NTSB. The controller's incorrect assumptions led to both planes being cleared for the same runway, nearly resulting in a disaster. The NTSB has issued recommendations to prevent such incidents, including better technology and more frequent position reporting by pilots in poor visibility.