"Close Call: JetBlue and Southwest Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on D.C. Airport Runway"

A JetBlue flight nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane at Reagan National Airport, prompting the FAA to investigate the incident. The planes came within 1,000 feet of each other, leading to the JetBlue flight aborting takeoff. This close call raises concerns about operational errors and air traffic control management, following a series of recent near-collisions at American airports. The FAA has committed to a goal of zero serious close calls and is taking steps to address controller fatigue and increase the number of air traffic controllers.