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Near Miss at LAX: Air France Plane Veers into Path

November 11, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Air France plane made unauthorized turn at LAX.
Came within 500 vertical feet of American Airlines flight.
Air traffic control issued corrective instructions.
Incident is latest in string of safety incidents at LAX.

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Strategic Implications

This incident may indicate a need for increased vigilance and safety protocols at LAX. The near miss suggests that air traffic control's corrective actions could have prevented a potential disaster, which could have significant implications for airline safety and regulatory oversight.

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What Happened

Unauthorized Turn Prompts Immediate Corrective Action

An Air France aircraft made an unauthorized turn out of Los Angeles International Airport, nearly colliding with an American Airlines plane. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, is the latest in a string of recent safety incidents at LAX. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Air France flight came within 500 vertical feet of the American Airlines flight, prompting immediate corrective instructions from air traffic control. The incident was reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Source | Originally Published: November 10, 2026

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