Air traffic controller saves day when 2 jets with same call number converge
Summary
An experienced air traffic controller in Phoenix prevented a dangerous situation when two American Airlines jets used the same flight number and radio channel at the same time. The controller used clear instructions to keep the planes safely apart, and both flights continued without any problems.Key Facts
- Two American Airlines jets had the same flight number (2482) and radio frequency at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
- One flight was landing in Phoenix from Chicago, while the other was taking off from Phoenix to Chicago.
- The air traffic controller used different descriptions to tell the planes apart, saying "American 2842 departing" and "American 2482 arriving."
- The planes remained a safe distance apart during the entire time.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
- The mix-up happened because the arriving flight was delayed, so a different plane was used for the departing flight under the same flight number.
- American Airlines said their pilots and air traffic controllers handled the incident professionally and safely.
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