2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
First publishedAug 14, 20:34 UTC
Last updatedAug 14, 21:21 UTC · 1m ago
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Potential disaster was averted when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart.
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- Potential disaster was averted when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
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