U.S. media reports a "close encounter" of passenger airbus and air force jet. There were over 130 people aboard the second machine. The incidental occurred at Reagan Airport close Washington DC. The case is investigated by the national Aviation Administration.
A dangerous event occurred on Tuesday around 15:15 local time. Airbus A319 line Delta Air Then he took off in the direction Minneapolis. At the same time 4 school-workouts T-38 US Air Force They flew towards the close Arlington Cemetery, over which they performed a solemn flight.
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According to information FAA, just after the launch of the airbus the pilots received a informing “on board” that there is another aircraft close – 1 of the mentioned T-38. ‘air traffic controllers have issued corrective instructions for both aeroplanes“” says the FAA.
Close to a collision in the air. U.S. aircraft have gone 150 meters.
CBS News indicates it's not clear how the planes were close together. The spokesperson for the Delta line told the editor that there was an airbus on board 131 passengers, 2 pilots and 3 flight attendants. As he added, pilots followed warning strategy instructions and avoiding collision.
In the end, there was no collision and aircraft continued to fly to their destinations. CBS indicates that airbus pilots in a conversation with air traffic controllers provided information that the ‘other aircraft’ was 500 feet distant from their machine, i.e. Okay. 150 meters. As CBS points out, the case is dealt with by the FAA, which has committed to clarifying the incident.
== sync, corrected by elderman ==
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