2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
A disaster was avoided over Phoenix after two planes shared the exact same flight number.
📍 How it ended
{ "epilogue": "An air traffic controller successfully kept two American Airlines jets with the same flight number separate over Phoenix, averting a potential mid-air catastrophe. Following the incident involving the two Boeing 737s, the FAA launched an investigation into the duplicate call signs." }
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller AP News · 47d ago broke it first
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An air traffic controller intervened to keep two American Airlines Boeing 737 jets separate after they flew straight at each other over Phoenix. Coverage spanning multiple outlets, including AP News, Bloomberg, and local reporting from 10TV, kare11.com, and ABC15 Arizona, emphasizes the swift actions of the air traffic controller who prevented a collision.
Additional reporting from View from the Wing details that one flight, designated as 2482, followed air traffic control instructions meant for another. Future updates will depend on whether further details are released regarding airline scheduling practices or air traffic safety protocols following the incident.
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What happened over Phoenix?
Two American Airlines Boeing 737 jets with the same flight number flew straight at each other before an air traffic controller kept them separate.
Why did the two planes have the same flight number?
Coverage indicates that American Airlines is running out of flight numbers, leading to a situation where one flight followed instructions meant for another.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred overnight over Phoenix at Sky Harbor.
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