Delta Flight and Air Force Jet Have Close Call Near Washington Airport

FAA investigates close call between Delta flight and U.S. Air Force jet near Washington Airport. Safety measures are in focus after cockpit collision warning.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said they will look into a scary situation that happened on Friday. A Delta Air Lines plane and a U.S. Air Force jet almost collided near Reagan Washington National Airport.

The Delta flight, numbered 2389, was taking off for Minneapolis around 3:15 PM ET, while four Air Force T-38 Talons were flying in to do a special event at Arlington National Cemetery. The FAA explained that the Delta plane got a warning in the cockpit saying another plane was close by. Air traffic controllers then quickly told both pilots what to do to stay safe.

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