An American Airlines jet landing on runway 18R with the Austin skyline in the background. [Credit: AirlineGeeks | Mateen Kontoravdis]
Key Takeaways:
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and a Cessna 182 experienced a "near-miss" within 400 feet of each other near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The Cessna, operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and not in contact with Austin approach control, unexpectedly entered the 737's final approach path.
The 737 crew responded to a TCAS alert, deviating its course to avoid collision, which also led to a temporary loss of separation with a third aircraft, though all three landed safely and the FAA is investigating.
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 and a Cessna 182 came within 400 feet of each other in a Wednesday “near-miss” incident.
The FAA says it is investigating after the American jet was forced to deviate from its approach into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) in Texas to avoid the single-engine aircraft.
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Ryan is Group President for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
