A Southwest Airlines plane was involved in a near-collision incident at Nashville International Airport on September 12, 2024, when an Alaska Airlines jet aborted its takeoff. Air traffic controllers had cleared both planes to use the same runway, with the Southwest plane cleared to cross while the Alaska jet was taking off.
The Alaska Airlines pilots initiated an emergency braking maneuver to prevent a collision, which resulted in blowing the aircraft's tires. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident.
This event highlights critical concerns regarding air traffic control procedures and runway safety. The NTSB's probe will examine the circumstances that led to the two aircraft being on a collision course.
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