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NTSB Investigates Close Call Between Alaska Airlines and FedEx Jets

March 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

NTSB investigates close call between Alaska Airlines and FedEx jets.
Incident occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Aircraft were 300 feet apart during the incident.
FAA is also investigating the event.

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Strategic Implications

This incident may indicate a need for enhanced air traffic control procedures at busy airports. The close call suggests that safety protocols could be improved to prevent similar incidents in the future, which could impact the operational efficiency of airlines and airports.

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What Happened

Near Miss At Newark Liberty International Airport Raises Safety Concerns

The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into a close call between an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 and a FedEx Boeing 777 at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred when the Alaska Airlines aircraft was instructed to perform a go-around due to the FedEx flight being cleared for the final approach to an intersecting runway. According to Flightradar24, the two aircraft were only 300 feet apart during the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also investigating the event. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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