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transportation21 days ago•2 min saved

Newark Near-Miss: United 767 Skims a Pole and Bread Truck on Landing

A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and, per preliminary reports, contact the top of a tractor trailer carrying bread. The truck driver suffered minor injuries, while all 221 passengers and 10 crew members were unharmed; the aircraft sustained minor damage. The NTSB and FAA are investigating, and United says the crew has been removed from service during the safety review.

via The Drive|

#boeing-767 #bread-truck #near-miss

transportation27 days ago•5 min saved

Possible drone near-miss during United flight’s approach to San Diego

A United Airlines 737 arriving into San Diego reported a red, small drone about 1,000 feet below and to the right at roughly 3,000 feet during approach. Air traffic control checked with the crew and other pilots; no corroborating reports emerged. The FAA is investigating, United said the aircraft sustained no damage after inspection, and the flight continued to Houston.

via Los Angeles Times|

#aviation #drone #faa

us-news1 month ago•126 min saved

Southwest Planes Make Split-Second Move to Avert Collision Near Nashville

Two Southwest Airlines planes aborted landings near Nashville after gusty winds and a parallel runway takeoff put them on a near-collision path; TCAS alerts prompted evasive maneuvers and both aircraft landed safely, with the FAA investigating and reviewing radar-based separation rules.

via The Daily Beast|

#air-traffic-control #faa #nashville

transportation1 month ago•2 min saved

Near-miss alert: Southwest jets 500 feet apart near Nashville

Two Southwest Airlines 737s came within about 500 feet of each other near Nashville International Airport after one plane aborted a landing and the other was cleared for takeoff; TCAS commanded evasive maneuvers and both jets landed safely, with the FAA investigating the incident.

via CBS News|

#faa-investigation #nashville #near-miss

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Southwest jets dodge Nashville near-miss; investigation underway

Two Southwest Airlines aircraft in Nashville performed evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision, with no injuries reported; authorities will review air-traffic communications and procedures to determine what caused the near-miss.

via AP News|

#air-traffic-control #aviation #nashville

metro1 month ago•23 min saved

UPS jet narrowly avoids collision at Louisville airport as controller shouts 'What are you doing?'

A UPS Boeing 767 inbound to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport aborted its landing after nearly colliding with a smaller SKQ-25 taxiing on the runway; air-traffic control audio captured a controller shouting, 'What are you doing?' The crew executed a go-around and the FAA said required separation was maintained. This incident occurred at the Louisville hub, at the same airport where a fatal cargo-plane crash five months earlier killed 14 people.

via New York Post|

#aviation #kentucky #louisville

transportation1 month ago•3 min saved

Narrow miss at Charlotte: Pilot brakes to avoid taxiway truck

An American Airlines pilot on Flight 1197 narrowly avoided colliding with a ground vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after a pickup truck entered the taxi path; the truck was not affiliated with American, and the incident is under FAA and airport investigation, with the crew's professionalism being praised by the airline.

via CBS News|

#airlines #aviation #charlotte-douglas-international-airport

world2 months ago•11 min saved

Newark near-miss prompts investigations into Alaska Airlines and FedEx flights

Authorities are investigating a close call between an Alaska Airlines jet and a FedEx plane at Newark Liberty International Airport; details are scarce, no injuries have been reported, and investigators are continuing to review the incident.

via AP News|

#airlines #aviation #faa

us-news2 months ago•22 min saved

Near-miss at Newark: Alaska Airlines and FedEx planes come within feet during aborted landing

An Alaska Airlines Flight 294 and a FedEx Flight 721 narrowly avoided a collision during an aborted landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, with air traffic control ordering a go-around as the two aircraft approached intersecting runways; the FAA and NTSB are investigating amid broader air-traffic staffing strains tied to the partial federal government shutdown.

via New York Post|

#airplanes #alaska-airlines #fedex

technology3 months ago•26 min saved

Starlink Retrenchment After Chinese Near-Miss Triggers Major Orbital Change

A report claims SpaceX’s Starlink constellation was cut by about 4,400 satellites and its orbit lowered by roughly 70 km after a near collision with Chinese satellites, signaling a strategic retreat in response to a tense space environment.

via eurasiantimes.com|

#china #near-miss #satellites

aviation4 months ago•1 min saved

Near-Miss at Houston Airport: Jets Avoid Collision in Close Call

Two jets narrowly avoided a collision during takeoff at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on December 18, 2025, after one flight made an unauthorized turn into the path of another, triggering collision avoidance alarms and evasive maneuvers.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#air-traffic-control #aviation #collision-avoidance

lottery5 months ago•2 min saved

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.6B Amid Multiple Big Wins

A Powerball ticket sold in Columbia, SC, nearly won the $1.5 billion jackpot, earning the buyer a $50,000 prize for coming close, with the jackpot now at $1.6 billion after no grand prize winner.

via The State|

#jackpot #lottery #lottery-winner

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Paragliders Nearly Enter Polar Bear Enclosure

Two motorized paragliders narrowly avoided landing in a polar bear enclosure at Peak Wildlife Park in Staffordshire, with keepers rushing to prevent a potentially dangerous situation as the gliders diverted just inches from the bears' border, highlighting the risks of unauthorized aerial approaches near wildlife enclosures.

via BBC|

#near-miss #paragliders #polar-bears

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Spirit Airlines Pilot Warned to Keep Distance from Air Force One

A Spirit Airlines pilot was sternly warned by air traffic control to steer clear of Air Force One carrying President Trump, with repeated commands to turn away after flying too close, highlighting safety concerns during the flight.

via The New York Times|

#air-force-one #air-traffic-control #near-miss

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Spirit Airlines Flight Nears Air Force One During Trump’s UK Visit

A Spirit Airlines flight came dangerously close to Air Force One over Long Island, prompting urgent instructions from air traffic controllers to divert the plane, though no unsafe distance was ultimately reached.

via CBS News|

#air-force-one #air-traffic-control #long-island