An investigation is underway by the FAA regarding a serious near-miss incident involving four U.S. Air Force jets and a Delta Air Lines plane during takeoff from Ronald Reagan National Airport. The Delta Flight 2983 was alerted by its traffic collision avoidance system just after takeoff as it detected the military jets en route to a ceremonial flyover. Air traffic controllers immediately intervened to direct both aircraft to safe distances. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the Delta flight landed safely. This incident has rekindled scrutiny over military aircraft operations near civilian airports, particularly following a recent fatal midair collision.
The Delta flight crew executed emergency procedures as per air traffic control, ensuring a safe landing after a near collision with Air Force jets.
Following the incident, scrutiny over military operations near commercial airports intensifies, with congressional hearings examining previous mid-air collisions involving military aircraft.
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