All articles tagged with #near miss
A report claims SpaceX’s Starlink constellation was cut by about 4,400 satellites and its orbit lowered by roughly 70 km after a near collision with Chinese satellites, signaling a strategic retreat in response to a tense space environment.
Two jets narrowly avoided a collision during takeoff at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on December 18, 2025, after one flight made an unauthorized turn into the path of another, triggering collision avoidance alarms and evasive maneuvers.
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Two motorized paragliders narrowly avoided landing in a polar bear enclosure at Peak Wildlife Park in Staffordshire, with keepers rushing to prevent a potentially dangerous situation as the gliders diverted just inches from the bears' border, highlighting the risks of unauthorized aerial approaches near wildlife enclosures.
A Spirit Airlines pilot was sternly warned by air traffic control to steer clear of Air Force One carrying President Trump, with repeated commands to turn away after flying too close, highlighting safety concerns during the flight.
A Spirit Airlines flight came dangerously close to Air Force One over Long Island, prompting urgent instructions from air traffic controllers to divert the plane, though no unsafe distance was ultimately reached.
During the Gijón Air Festival in Spain, a flock of birds nearly caused a Spanish F-18 fighter jet to crash on a crowded beach, prompting an evasive maneuver by the pilot. The incident was captured on video and was part of standard safety protocols. The event drew over 300,000 spectators, marking the largest airshow in its history, amid recent similar wildlife-related incidents involving aircraft in Spain.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced a sudden drop after nearly colliding with another aircraft, prompting an FAA investigation. Passengers were terrified during the abrupt descent, which was caused by the crew responding to an onboard alert about nearby air traffic. The incident raises concerns about aviation safety following recent midair collisions.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank narrowly avoided a midair collision with a fighter jet, causing the plane to dive and injuring two crew members; passengers were shaken but no serious injuries were reported, and the flight landed safely in Las Vegas.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Hollywood Burbank to Las Vegas experienced a rapid descent and was involved in a near-miss with another aircraft, prompting an FAA investigation. The incident caused injuries to two flight attendants and panic among passengers, with the plane nearly intercepted by a fighter jet after losing contact with air traffic control. The airline confirmed the flight continued to Las Vegas and landed safely.
A Southwest flight rapidly descended 475 feet to avoid a midair collision with a Hawker Hunter aircraft shortly after takeoff from Hollywood Burbank Airport, with no injuries reported on the flight, and the incident under investigation by the FAA.
An AeroMéxico regional jet nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 during takeoff at Mexico City airport, with the regional jet flying less than 200 feet over the Delta plane before landing in front of it, prompting the Delta flight to abort and return to the terminal. The incident is under investigation by authorities, and both airlines are cooperating.
The U.S. Air Force reported that a B-52H Stratofortress had a near-miss with a SkyWest passenger jet near Minot International Airport, with the crew not being informed about the inbound commercial aircraft during their planned flyover, leading to safety concerns and ongoing investigations by the FAA and SkyWest.
The US Air Force is investigating a near miss incident involving a passenger plane and a B-52 bomber near Minot International Airport, where the bomber's flyover at the North Dakota State Fair may have contributed to the situation, prompting safety concerns and an official review.
A Delta Connection regional jet made a sharp maneuver to avoid a fast-moving US Air Force B-52 bomber, prompting the pilot to apologize to passengers for the aggressive move, which was prompted by an unexpected encounter with the military aircraft during approach to Minot, North Dakota. The incident is under investigation, and the pilot expressed surprise at the close call, emphasizing the importance of transparency and safety.