American Airlines Flight Avoids Mountain with Quick Climb Maneuver
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An American Airlines flight departing from Honolulu was instructed by an air traffic controller to make an expedited climb to avoid the Koʻolau mountain range after the crew missed an assigned turn. The FAA is investigating the incident, but American Airlines stated there was no terrain collision risk as the flight was 1,500 feet above the peaks. The Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System did not alert, indicating no immediate danger.
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