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FAA Investigates Near-Collision at Reagan National Airport

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FAA Investigates Near-Collision at Reagan National Airport
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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.

Topics:businessaviation-safety#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety#close-call#faa#pilot-response#washington-national-airport
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  1. DCA ATC Sends Two Planes On Runway Collision Course  One Mile at a Time
  2. Two planes narrowly avoid crash on runway, FAA investigating  USA TODAY
  3. American Airlines flight at National forced to abort takeoff in near miss  The Washington Post
  4. Another near-collision on the runway at Reagan National Airport sparks FAA investigation  NBC Washington
  5. FAA investigating near collision at DC’s Reagan National Airport  FOX 5 DC

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