Close Call Between Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 and US Air Force T-38 Jet

SOURCE www.cnn.com
A close call occurred between a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 and a US Air Force T-38 jet near Reagan National Airport. The Delta plane received an onboard alert and air traffic controllers issued corrective instructions to both aircraft to avoid a collision.

Key Points

  • Delta aircraft received an onboard alert about the proximity of another aircraft.
  • Air traffic controllers issued corrective instructions to both aircraft.
  • NTSB reported over 15,000 close proximity events between commercial airplanes and helicopters between 2021 and 2024.

Pros

  • Air traffic controllers effectively managed the situation to prevent a potential collision.
  • Both aircraft received corrective instructions to ensure safety.

Cons

  • Close calls between military helicopters and passenger planes have been reported in the past at Reagan National Airport.
  • NTSB uncovered numerous close proximity events between commercial airplanes and helicopters, raising concerns about aviation safety.