A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force refuelling tanker near Venezuela, prompting an investigation. The incident raised concerns about airspace safety, especially as the military aircraft's transponder was off, and occurred amid increased military activity in the region. The Air Force is reviewing the event, and the FAA had recently issued warnings about Venezuelan airspace security.
A Southwest flight from Burbank to Las Vegas made an abrupt descent to avoid a possible mid-air collision with a military aircraft, causing panic among passengers. The FAA is investigating the incident, which involved evasive maneuvers when two planes were within 400 feet vertically and five miles apart, highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety.
A near-disaster occurred at SFO when a United A320 made a wrong turn after takeoff, coming dangerously close to a SkyWest CRJ, due to possible FMS programming error and communication issues, highlighting significant safety lapses.
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.
The FAA is investigating a near-collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport where an American Airlines plane was ordered to abort takeoff to avoid another aircraft landing on an intersecting runway. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns and air traffic controller fatigue.
The FAA is investigating a near-collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport where an American Airlines flight had to abort takeoff to avoid a private plane landing on an intersecting runway. This is the second such incident at the airport in less than two months, raising concerns about airport capacity and safety.
A near-collision between an American Airlines plane and a private aircraft at Reagan National Airport has prompted an FAA investigation. The incident, which follows a similar close call last month, has led U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to criticize a federal bill that would increase flights at the already congested airport. The American Airlines flight was aborted and later took off safely, with no injuries reported.
The FAA is investigating a near-collision at Reagan Washington National Airport where an American Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff while another plane was landing on a cross-runway. This is the second such incident at the airport in six weeks. The American Airlines flight had to be inspected after the takeoff was canceled at high speed. The incident highlights concerns about the airport operating at capacity.
The FAA is investigating a close call between a Southwest Airlines plane and an air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport, which occurred during an attempted landing due to bad weather. The incident has raised concerns about safety margins and prompted the FAA to address issues such as inconsistent funding, outdated technology, and short-staffed air traffic control towers. Despite the uptick in serious close calls, commercial plane crashes remain rare in the US.
Last week, NASA's TIMED spacecraft and a defunct Russian satellite came within 65 feet of each other, prompting concerns about a potential collision and significant debris generation. The non-maneuverable satellites were observed by NASA and satellite monitoring company LeoLabs, with the close call highlighting the risks posed by space debris. While the satellites will approach each other again, they are gradually moving apart in altitude, reducing the likelihood of a future collision.
National Transportation Safety Board documents reveal that a near-collision between an American Airlines flight and a Delta flight at JFK airport was caused by distraction and visibility issues. The American Airlines pilots were reportedly distracted by paperwork and weather bulletins, leading to them mistakenly taxiing into the path of the Delta flight. Air traffic controllers intervened urgently to prevent a catastrophic collision, with the planes coming within 1,400 feet of colliding. The incident has sparked NTSB investigations into several similar near-collisions at major US airports in 2023.
New details have emerged from National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) documents regarding a near-collision incident at an Austin airport runway in February. The incident occurred in dense fog, with the air traffic controller only able to see the lights of one aircraft and a pilot only able to make out the silhouette of the other plane's left wing. The incident involved a landing FedEx cargo jet and a departing Southwest Airlines passenger plane. The NTSB documents include interviews, transcripts, air traffic control recordings, and flight track data, shedding light on the incident and the challenges faced by the crew and air traffic controllers in poor visibility conditions.
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber during a nighttime intercept over the South China Sea, demonstrating "poor airmanship" and putting both planes at risk of collision, according to U.S. officials. This incident is part of a series of over 180 "unsafe, unprofessional, and other behaviors" by China's People's Liberation Army since fall 2021. The Pentagon has released videos and descriptions of 15 recent instances of "coercive and risky operational behavior" by China, but none involved a Chinese fighter harassing a U.S. bomber until now.
A video has emerged showing a near collision between a US and a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait. The incident occurred on September 30, and the US Navy has described it as "unsafe and unprofessional." The video shows the Chinese warship coming within 45 yards of the US vessel.
