FAA Launches Investigation into Near-Collision Between Planes at Sky Harbor

PHOENIX — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation after a near-collision incident involving two aircraft at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The event occurred on Saturday around 11 a.m. when United Airlines Flight 1724 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1070 were both preparing to land.

According to a statement from the FAA, the planes experienced “a loss of required separation.” The United Airlines flight, originating from San Francisco and carrying 123 passengers along with six crew members, triggered an automatic warning indicating a need for altitude adjustment.

In response, the pilots acted swiftly and managed to land safely. United Airlines confirmed their cooperation with the FAA’s ongoing investigation.

Delta Air Lines stated, “As nothing is more important than safety, Delta flight crews extensively train to handle uncommon scenarios such as this and followed the resolution advisory as directed.” Flight crews from both airlines were alerted about the situation and provided specific instructions to ensure their separation during landing.