How close did they get?
That’s the question the FAA is trying to answer in regard to a near-miss incident between a Cessna Citation and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at San Diego International Airport (KSAN) last week.
Near Miss Between Southwest Jet, Citation Under Investigation
The incident occurred when both aircraft were reportedly assigned to the same runway at San Diego International Airport.
Key Takeaways:
- A near-miss incident occurred at San Diego International Airport where a Cessna Citation came within 100 feet of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 on the same runway.
- The incident stemmed from an air traffic controller clearing the Cessna to land while simultaneously instructing the Southwest 737 to taxi onto the same runway and hold for departure.
- An automated surface surveillance system alerted the controller, who then instructed the Cessna to abort its landing (go around), averting a potential collision.
- The FAA is currently investigating the incident to determine the exact proximity and full circumstances.
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