2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport
Summary
Two Southwest Airlines planes nearly collided near Nashville airport after one flight had to abort its landing and came close to another plane taking off. Both planes followed safety instructions and landed safely, and the FAA is investigating how air traffic control handled the situation.Key Facts
- The close call happened near Nashville International Airport around 5:30 p.m. local time.
- Southwest flight 507 from Myrtle Beach had to abort its landing due to strong winds and was told to turn right by air traffic control.
- This turn put flight 507 near the path of flight 1152 taking off to Knoxville.
- The planes came within about 500 feet of each other vertically.
- Both planes' collision avoidance systems alerted pilots to take action to avoid a crash.
- Both flights landed safely at their destinations without incident.
- The FAA said air traffic control's instructions put flight 507 in the path of another plane and is investigating.
- Southwest Airlines praised its pilots and crew for handling the situation well.
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