An air traffic controller in Phoenix prevented a possible collision of two American Airlines aircraft that accidentally flew under the same call sign in the USA, heading in opposite directions. The incident involved flights between Chicago and Phoenix, with aircraft heading in opposite directions. teraz.sk ↗
According to available information, the risky situation arose after a delay of one of the flights caused two aircraft with identical designations to be in the same airspace at the same time. The controller in Phoenix noticed the identical call sign and quickly intervened to prevent dangerous proximity.
According to reported data, the aircraft passed each other at approximately 4.8 kilometers horizontally and 610 meters vertically. These were Boeing aircraft operated by American Airlines on the route between Chicago and Phoenix in both directions. The pilot of the incoming aircraft thanked the controller for his actions after the situation was resolved.
The incident highlights the risk that can arise from using the same flight designation on parallel routes, especially if delays occur in the schedule. Further developments will depend on the assessment of the incident circumstances and whether the airline or relevant authorities take steps to modify call sign assignments. Novy Cas ↗
Air Traffic Controller Prevented Possible Collision of American Airlines Aircraft
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Dispečer v USA zabránil zrážke lietadiel,ktoré mali zhodný volací znak
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| 11:12 15.08.
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| 09:53 15.08.
610 Meter: US-Flugzeuge mit selber Rufnummer fliegen knapp aneinander vorbei
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| 07:45 15.08.
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