FAA Probes Near-Collision Between Two Delta Jets Over Atlanta Airport
Federal Aviation Administration investigators opened a formal probe after a near-collision between two Delta Air Lines jets around 11 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.[1]
The FAA said departing Delta Flight 2472 crossed in front of Delta Flight 1568, which was executing a go-around.[1] Onboard anti-collision warning systems sounded, but Flight 1568 landed safely and passengers deplaned normally, and Delta said it will fully cooperate with the FAA investigation.[1]
Flight 1568 was executing a go-around when Flight 2472 crossed its path, triggering the anti-collision warnings.[1]
The FAA said it has opened a formal investigation; Delta said it will fully cooperate as officials work to determine what happened.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- Incident occurred around 11 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- FAA says departing Delta Flight 2472 crossed in front of Delta Flight 1568, which was executing a go-around
- Onboard anti-collision warning systems sounded, but Flight 1568 landed safely and passengers deplaned normally
- FAA has opened a formal investigation, and Delta says it will fully cooperate
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