A Delta Airlines flight encountered a near miss with a US Air Force T-38 jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on March 28. The incident occurred shortly after the Delta flight received takeoff clearance, and the T-38s were performing a flyover. The FAA reported that air traffic controllers issued corrective actions that averted a collision. The near miss follows a tragic collision two months prior involving an American Airlines flight, which killed 67 people. This situation raises significant safety concerns for air travel in busy airspace proximity to Washington, D.C.
"Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people. That's why the flight crew followed procedures to maneuver the aircraft as instructed," a company representative stated.
The near-miss incident occurred just two months after an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter, resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives.
Flight tracking footage and audio communications show just how close the two aircraft came to colliding, emphasizing the potentially dire consequences of such incidents.
The FAA launched an investigation into the near miss, highlighting the importance of air traffic safety, particularly around busy airports like Reagan National.
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