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Passenger flight and military jet diverted to avoid collision at Washington National Airport

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Delta Air Lines flight DL2983 and an incoming U.S. Air Force T-38 jet were given diversion instructions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday at 15:15 to prevent a possible collision.

The Delta Airbus A319 registered N342NB, carrying 131 passengers, was departing for Minneapolis-St. Paul when it received an onboard alert about a nearby aircraft.

The T-38 Talon jets were approaching for a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery.

Air traffic controllers intervened, issuing corrective instructions to both aircraft.

No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the incident.

This post was published on 29 March 2025 17:30

André Orban

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