FAA Probes Close Call Between Airliners at Portland Airport
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a potential close call between two commercial airliners at Portland International Airport in Oregon. The incident occurred during heavy rain, with an air traffic controller urgently instructing an Alaska Airlines flight to turn away from a nearby SkyWest flight. Flight tracking data shows the flights were climbing out from parallel runways. The FAA will determine the closest proximity between the aircraft as part of its investigation. This incident adds to concerns about safety in the aviation industry, prompting officials to address the issue.
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