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Two Planes, One Number, One Miracle | Tulsa News
Two American Airlines planes, both assigned the same flight number, nearly collided over Phoenix—until a veteran air traffic controller intervened with quick thinking and clear calls to prevent disaster. His 25-year experience saved the day as he guided both aircraft safely through their crossing paths, ensuring pilots knew exactly which instructions applied to them. The incident, likely caused by a dispatch error due to weather delays, is now under investigation by American Airlines and the FAA—but everyone involved is relieved no one was harmed, proving that human vigilance remains…
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