Two planes nearly collided after taking off from Bush Airport in Houston. The FAA is now investigating.

HOUSTON — Federal officials are investigating an aviation incident involving two departing flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this month.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it happened around 3:05 p.m. on Dec. 18, and emphasized that the information is preliminary and subject to change.

According to the FAA, air traffic control instructed Volaris Flight 4321 to turn left after departing Bush Airport. The FAA says the flight instead turned right toward CommuteAir Flight 814, which had departed a parallel runway…

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