NTSB calls for new air traffic controller training after near-collision between FedEx and Southwest planes in Austin, February 2023.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) calls for new training for air traffic controllers after a near-collision between a FedEx plane and a Southwest Airlines jet in Austin, Texas, in February 2023. Both planes came within about 170 feet of each other in poor visibility conditions. The NTSB will determine probable cause and make recommendations, highlighting the need for improved training and technology on runways to prevent future incidents.

June 06, 2024
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