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FAA Investigates Near-Collision at Reagan National Airport

Originally Published 1 year ago — by One Mile at a Time

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Source: One Mile at a Time

An air traffic controller at Washington National Airport mistakenly cleared an American Airlines A319 for takeoff on an intersecting runway while a Beechcraft Super King Air was landing, leading to a near-collision. Quick reactions from both pilots averted disaster, and the FAA is investigating the incident. This is the second major controller error at the airport in a month.