"Near-Miss at Reagan National Sparks FAA Probe"
TL;DR
An American Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport had to abort its takeoff to avoid colliding with another plane, coming within 1,300 feet of each other. This incident, the second in recent months, has prompted concerns from D.C.-area lawmakers about the Senate's decision to increase air traffic at the already congested airport. The FAA is investigating the incident.
Topics:businessaviation-safety#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety#congressional-response#faa-investigation#near-miss#reagan-national-airport
- ‘Another very scary moment’: DC-area lawmakers react to another close call at Reagan National Airport WTOP
- Two planes narrowly avoid crash on runway, FAA investigating USA TODAY
- Planes nearly collide at Washington airport, prompting FAA investigation Fox Business
- American Airlines flight at National forced to abort takeoff in near miss The Washington Post
- Around the Beltway: ✈️ Runway near-miss Axios
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