American Airlines Flight Avoids Hawaii Mountain Collision with Quick Climb
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American Airlines Flight 298 was instructed by air traffic control to make an "expedited climb" to avoid Hawaiian mountains after the crew missed an assigned turn departing from Honolulu International Airport. The FAA confirmed the maneuver ensured the aircraft's safety and is investigating the incident. American Airlines stated there were no terrain clearance issues, and no alerts were triggered. This comes amid concerns from the Allied Pilots Association about a rise in safety issues at the airline.
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