A near-collision between two passenger planes over Syracuse Hancock Airport in New York has prompted an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The planes were carrying a combined total of 159 people with Delta Air Lines flight 5421 carrying 80 people and American Airlines flight 5511 carrying 79 people.
Police footage shows the two planes getting dangerously close to each other before safely crossing paths.
Planes Came 725 Feet Close
According to FlightRadar24, the planes came within 725 feet of each other, nearly missing a catestrophe.
When the control was contacted by the flights as to why the plane was cleared for takeoff, the tower replied that they didn’t communicate with the pilots.
The incident has raised serious concerns amid increasing scrutiny of the American aviation industry for bizarre incidents recently.
FAA Initiates Investigation
The FAA has not yet classified the incident as a ‘close call’ but confirmed an investigation is underway.
The incident comes at a time when the FAA is investigating Boeing and the aviation industry over safety concerns.
