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Don't know what caused the plane/copter accident….but
Near-misses are WAY UP in recent years
FAA Data Reveals 1,100 Runway Near Misses in 2024
Narrowly avoided plane crashes serve as a reminder of the need for vigilance by pilots and air traffic controllers, and emphasize the importance of proper oversight by regulatory agencies.
Each near miss is recorded on a database by the Federal Aviation Administration, which has revealed a surprisingly high occurrence of so-called "runway incursions."
According to the FAA, in the 12 months ended May 31, the total number of runway incursions reached 1,115. They ranged from serious close calls to "Category D" incidents, in which a person or vehicle is present on a surface designated for an aircraft, but posed no significant safety risk.
Some 183 "operational incidents" were reported, where the actions of an air traffic controller resulted in a plane coming closer than is permitted to either an aircraft or another obstacle, and 706 "pilot deviations" occurred, in which a pilot violates FAA regulations in taking off or landing, doing so without receiving the necessary clearance.
Alongside 27 unclassified incidents, 199 deviations were required to avoid pedestrians or vehicles that had made their way onto runways without authorization from air traffic control.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/faa-data-reveals-1-100-runway-near-misses-in-2024/ar-BB1q1jW4
Alarming Rise in Near Misses Among U.S. Airlines
By Jessica Reed | September 12, 2023
Recent incidents have thrust the safety of air travel in the U.S. into the spotlight. An investigation by The New York Times has revealed a disconcerting number of close calls in the skies and runways of the country, even though the U.S. has not experienced any major plane crashes in over a decade.
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In New Orleans on July 2, a Southwest Airlines pilot narrowly avoided a collision when aborting a landing, as a Delta Air Lines 737 prepared for take-off on the same runway.
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In San Francisco on July 11, an American Airlines jet narrowly missed a Frontier Airlines plane during take-off. Another German airliner faced a similar situation moments later.
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A few weeks later, an American Airlines flight bound for Dallas had to swiftly ascend 700 feet to avoid a United Airlines plane, due to an error by an air traffic controller.
There were 46 close calls involving commercial airlines last month, many of which were not publicly disclosed.
On average, close calls happen multiple times a week.
The majority of incidents occur due to human errors near or at airports. A significant contributing factor is the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers.
While some incidents make the news, many remain undisclosed.
Based on records from the FAA and NASA reviewed by The New York Times, safety standards in air traffic are frequently breached. Despite many of these incidents not resulting in crashes, their frequency is concerning….
https://www.aviationtoday.com/2023/09/12/alarming-rise-in-near-misses-among-u-s-airlines/
These aren't the only reports, there are plenty of others:
https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/new-data-suggests-a-rise-in-aircraft-near-misses.php
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2023/08/22/aviation-close-calls-faa-response/70652601007/
https://www.lyons-simmons.com/news-events/2024/june/aviation-near-collisions-on-the-rise-how-will-th/
https://www.businessinsider.com/airplane-experts-stumped-by-high-rate-of-near-miss-collisions-2023-5?op=1