Federal agencies investigating after an Alaska Airlines jet taking off in Nashville braked to a rapid stop to avoid a possible runway collision with a Southwest…
An Alaska Airlines jet taking off in Nashville braked to a rapid stop on the runway to avoid a possible collision Thursday with a Southwest Airlines plane, and federal agencies are investigating the incident.
No injuries were reported, but tires on the Boeing 737 Max went flat from the extreme heat buildup during the stop, according to the Seattle-based airline.The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board said they were investigating the incident, which happened at about 9:15 a.m. at Nashville International Airport.Alaska Airlines said the flight to Seattle carried 176 passengers and six crew members.
A series of close calls, or “runway incursions,” in the last two years raised concern about the safety of U.S. air travel. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said last November the incidents, while “incredibly rare” compared to the number of flights, show that the aviation system is under stress.
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