FAA investigating near plane collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Federal officials are investigating a close call between planes at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- An American Airlines flight had to abort takeoff to avoid hitting another plane.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into the incident to ensure air safety.
Federal officials are looking into a recent incident at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An American Airlines plane had to stop its takeoff to avoid hitting another plane landing on a different runway. This is the second close call at the airport in the past six weeks. The air traffic controller canceled the takeoff clearance for the American Airlines Flight 2134 to prevent a potential collision with another aircraft landing on a different runway. The pilots of the American plane were informed of the cancellation and followed the instructions. The safety of passengers and crew is the top priority for American Airlines, and they are cooperating with the investigation. The American flight eventually took off and flew to Boston after a delay. In a similar incident in April, two planes were ordered to stop to prevent a collision at the same airport. Lawmakers have raised concerns about adding more flights to the airport due to these incidents, but additional long-distance flights have been approved by Congress. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident at Reagan National Airport where an American Airlines plane had to cancel its takeoff to avoid a potential collision with another landing plane. The air traffic controller quickly canceled the takeoff clearance for the American Airlines Flight 2134 to prevent any danger. The safety of passengers and crew is a top priority for the airline, and they are supporting the investigation. This incident highlights concerns about the airport being overbooked and the need for flight relief. A similar incident occurred in April, where two planes had a close call on the runway. Despite these incidents, air travel remains one of the safest ways to travel in the United States.