Two Planes Nearly Collide In Close Call Near O'Hare
Investigators at O'Hare International Airport are trying to figure out how two planes nearly collided Friday around noon.
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Investigators at O'Hare International Airport are trying to figure out how two planes nearly collided Friday around noon.
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"The aircraft will be evaluated by our maintenance team, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," the airline said.
"The question is, why was no landing attempted and why did American choose to continue going on?"
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