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American Airlines plane narrowly misses mountain

NBC News on MSN · 1d

American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in ‘expedited climb’ after takeoff

An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.

American Airlines plane narrowly misses mountain after takeoff

An air traffic controller is being praised for his quick actions and ensuring an American Airlines flight didn’t hit a mountain just moments after takeoff. The flight was leaving Honolulu and headed to Los Angeles Wednesday when an air traffic controller stepped in after the pilot did not make an assigned turn.

CNN on MSN · 1d

American Airlines flight out of Hawaii told to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains

The Federal Aviation Administration says an air traffic controller’s instructions kept an American Airlines flight from hitting mountains near Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii.

Bullet hits Southwest Airlines plane

CNN on MSN · 21h

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane as it prepares to depart from Dallas airport

Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet Friday evening as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane near cockpit at Dallas Love Field airport

A Southwest Airlines plane at Dallas Love Field airport was struck by a bullet on Friday night causing the plane to return to the gate.

Southwest Airlines flight struck by bullet prior to takeoff at Dallas airport

This is the second incident involving gunfire striking airplanes this week after a Spirit Airlines flight out of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday while making a landing in Port-au-Prince in Haiti.

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Panicked Passenger Alerts Crew Part of Plane 'Missing' Just Before Takeoff

After spotting the removal of part of the plane's wing, a woman asked a member of the cabin crew if they intended to take off ...

American Airlines plane almost hits Koʻolau Range departing Honolulu

A long-time commercial pilot came extremely close to hitting the Koʻolau Range flying an American Airlines plane just minutes ...

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