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2 Delta planes nearly collide at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the matter.
A close call occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late Monday. Two Delta planes were involved in the incident. Details are limited, but it is known that one plane was arriving and the other was departing.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the matter. Air traffic control audio is available, which may provide more insight into what happened. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report, which includes additional details and audio recordings from air traffic control.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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