A dramatic video has emerged which shows two jets at the Syracuse Airport narrowly avoiding mid-air collision in the United States. The incident occurred on Monday around 11:50 am, when the two aircraft came within 700 to 1,000 feet of each other vertically.
As per a report in CBS News, the audio of Air Traffic Control revealed that the controller initially cleared American Eagle Flight 5511, a Bombardier CRJ-700 jet operated by PSA Airlines (a regional branch of American Airlines), to land. This flight was flying from Washington, D.C.
Subsequently, the controller also cleared Delta Connection Flight 5421, operated by Endeavor Air (a regional branch of Delta), for departure from runway 28, the same runway designated for the American Eagle plane. The Delta flight was en route to New York City.
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Around 11:50, Delta Flight 5421 and American Eagle Flight Airlines 5511 seemed to come alarmingly close to each other. However, after reviewing the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not classify it as a close call.
As per the FlightRadar24 data, the two aircraft were within 700 to 1,000 feet of each other vertically.
Delta confirmed that Flight 5421, en route to New York City, had 76 passengers and 4 crew members, including two pilots and two flight attendants. American Airlines reported that Flight 5511 from Washington, D.C., was carrying 75 passengers and four crew members. No casualties were reported.
The FAA announced an investigation into the incident and its potential causes. In a statement to CBS News, Delta said, "Endeavor Air and Delta will collaborate with aviation authorities as part of our unwavering commitment to safety above all else."
