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 737-800 and a Cessna 182 had a "near-miss," coming within 400 feet of each other, near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The incident occurred when the Cessna, operating under visual flight rules and not in contact with air traffic control, unexpectedly entered the American Airlines jet's final approach path.
The 737's crew responded to a TCAS alert, deviated its flight path, and performed a go-around, which temporarily affected a third aircraft but ultimately resulted in all three aircraft landing safely.
The FAA is investigating the close call to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.
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.
