Near Miss: Passenger Flight and Air Force Jet Diverted from Potential Collision at DC Airport
2025-03-29
The Associated Press
A close call at a Washington D.C. airport as a Delta Air Lines passenger flight and an incoming Air Force jet were instructed to divert, narrowly avoiding a potential collision. According to officials, the incident highlights the importance of air traffic control and collision avoidance systems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is likely to investigate the incident, which could have had disastrous consequences. Thankfully, no injuries or damage were reported, and the incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance in air traffic management, aviation safety, and collision prevention.