A Delta Air Lines flight and a U.S. Air Force jet almost collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, two months after a deadly collision between a commercial jet and military helicopter at the same location.
Key Points
Close call between Delta Air Lines flight and U.S. Air Force jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Incident occurred two months after a fatal collision between a commercial jet and military helicopter at the same location.
No injuries reported in the recent incident.
Pros
No injuries reported in the incident.
Both aircraft were able to avoid collision.
Delta crew followed proper procedures.
Cons
Risk of potential midair collision.
Recurrence of incidents in the same airspace within a short period.