Audio released as two planes narrowly avoid collision at Newark
Audio released as two planes narrowly avoid collision at Newark
Newly released air-traffic control audio captures a last-second warning that helped prevent a mid-air collision between an Alaska Airlines flight and a FedEx jet at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Two airplanes came within a hair's breadth of a mid-air collision while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport when an Alaska Airlines flight aborted its approach to let a FedEx jet pass safely.
A newly released air-traffic control audio captures the moment, including a last-second call that prompted the Alaska Airlines crew to go around and avoid the other aircraft.
The FedEx jet continued its approach as instructed, and the near-miss occurred in the busy pattern that characterizes this northeast corridor.
There were no injuries reported, and both airlines are cooperating with investigators as the FAA reviews the sequence of events.
Safety officials say the incident underscores the importance of precise communication and strict adherence to standard procedures amid heavy traffic.
