"Unauthorized Takeoff Leads to Collision Between Two Jets at Houston Airport"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Two jets collided at Hobby Airport in Houston when one took off without permission while another was landing. No injuries were reported. The collision highlights concerns over regular near misses caused by understaffed air traffic control facilities and failures to install warning systems. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at the airport, diverting some flights to a larger facility. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to investigate the collision.