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U.S. • UNITED STATES
Air France and American Airlines jets reportedly pass within 400 feet near LAX
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An Air France jet bound for Tahiti reportedly came within 400 feet vertically of an American Airlines jet headed to Dallas-Fort Worth. The account comes from one outlet; the articles provide no official confirmation or details about the cause.
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Why it matters
A close call involving a U.S. airline and flights near a major U.S. airport could raise safety concerns for passengers and airlines. The supplied report does not say whether flights were disrupted or whether an investigation is underway.