American Airlines Flight Narrowly Escapes Mountain Collision in Hawaii
TL;DR
An American Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with a mountain peak in Honolulu after the crew missed air traffic control instructions to turn immediately upon departure. The Airbus A321neo, bound for Los Angeles, took an unusual takeoff path and was at 2,900 feet, just below the 3,150-foot elevation of the mountain. The FAA is investigating the incident, which was averted by an expedited climb directed by air traffic control.
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