- A United Airlines jet triggered a midair collision alert while passing dangerously close to a military helicopter near Southern California, prompting federal investigators to determine the severity of the situation.
A United Airlines jet triggered a midair collision alert while passing dangerously close to a military helicopter near Southern California. Federal investigators are now working to determine the severity of the situation.
During final approach to John Wayne Airport on March 24 in Orange County, pilots on United Airlines Flight 589 were advised by air traffic control to watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport. They saw the helicopter and also received a traffic alert, which they responded to by leveling the aircraft before landing safely, according to a statement provided by the airline to Military.com.
United said the flight was operated by a Boeing 737-800 carrying 162 passengers and six crew members…