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Air France A350, American A321 Involved in Near-Miss at LAX

November 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Air France A350-900 deviated from assigned departure procedure at LAX.
Near-mid-air collision with American Airlines A321-200 occurred.
ATC intervened with immediate instructions to both flight crews.
Incident occurred on November 7, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m. (UTC).

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Strategic Implications

This incident may indicate the need for enhanced pilot training on standard instrument departures, which could improve safety margins in complex airspace environments. The close proximity of the two aircraft suggests a potential risk to passenger safety, which could have significant implications for airline operations and regulatory oversight.

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What Happened

Departure Deviation Brings Aircraft Within 400 Feet of Vertical Separation

An Air France Airbus A350-900 and an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 were involved in a near-mid-air collision at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the Air France aircraft deviated from its assigned departure procedure. The incident occurred on November 7, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m. (UTC), prompting air traffic control (ATC) to issue immediate instructions to both flight crews. The Air France A350-900, operating flight AF28 to Papeete International Airport, and the American Airlines A321-200, operating flight AA1660 to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, came within approximately 400 feet of vertical separation. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: November 8, 2026

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