Investigation launched after terrifying near miss between Alaska and Skywest planes above Portland

A terrifying mid-air near miss occurred between an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 and a SkyWest plane shortly after takeoff from Portland International Airport. The incident, captured on flight tracking video, saw the planes come within 250 feet of colliding with each other. The Alaska flight aborted its landing after the SkyWest plane lifted off from a parallel airstrip. The incident is under investigation by the FAA, and it highlights the frequency of close calls in the aviation industry, which has been attributed to a shortage of air traffic controllers and increased stress on workers.