The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Air France A350 Nearly Collides Midair With American A321 After Wrong Turn At LAX
A midnight LAX departure turned tense when an A350's unauthorized left turn intersected an A321's climb path.
Two airplanes operating under American Airlines and Air France nearly encountered a midair collision while attempting to depart Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The close proximity occurred as both jets were on their respective departure paths.
According to the report, the two aircraft came within 400 feet (121 meters) of each other before corrective actions were taken. Air traffic control and the pilots on board reacted promptly to avert what could have been a serious incident.
The incident involved an Air France A350 and an American Airlines aircraft. No details are provided in the material about the specific flight numbers, aircraft tail numbers, or exact departure times.
Investigators or airline representatives have not been cited in the supplied material, and no information about injuries, damage, or the final outcomes of the incident is included. The report emphasizes the quick response by both ATC and pilots to prevent a collision.