Two planes almost collided at Reagan National Airport due to a close call between American Airlines Flight 2134 and a private King Air jet. This incident prompted an FAA investigation.
Key Points
Close call between American Airlines Flight 2134 and a private King Air jet
Tense moment captured in audio recording between control tower and planes
Recent drop in rate of serious runway incidents according to FAA
Pros
FAA investigation initiated to prevent future incidents
Improved safety protocols may result from this incident
Cons
Risk of potential disaster due to close call
Possible impact on passengers' trust in airline safety