FAA Probes Near Midair Collision Between Two Southwest Jets In Nashville
Two Southwest Airlines jets nearly collided over Nashville and took evasive action, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The close call occurred near Nashville International Airport and prompted the FAA to open an investigation. Investigators will review radar tracks, communications and flight data to determine what caused the event and whether procedures need changing.
No injuries were reported, and both aircraft were able to continue or complete their flights, according to ABC News. The FAA review will probe pilot actions, air traffic control communications and airline procedures to find safety lessons and prevent recurrence. Officials did not immediately release a timeline for findings, and Southwest had not publicly commented as the probe began.
📌 Key Facts
- Two Southwest Airlines planes in Nashville had to climb and dive after collision-avoidance alarms warned of an imminent conflict.
- FAA says Southwest flight 507 was given instructions that put it into the path of another Southwest jet departing a parallel runway.
- FlightRadar24 data shows the jets’ paths converged and indicates they may have been as close as about 500 feet apart.
- The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Nashville International Airport; the FAA has opened a formal investigation.
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