JetBlue A320 has near-miss with US Air Force aircraft; cockpit audio reveals
Key Points
- 1A JetBlue Airbus A320 recently had a close call with a US Air Force aircraft near Venezuelan airspace.
- 2The incident occurred during ascent from Curaçao, raising aviation safety concerns in the region.
- 3Cockpit audio captured the JetBlue pilot expressing strong alarm, calling the situation 'outrageous'.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced a significant near-miss with a United States Air Force aircraft recently while ascending from Curaçao, in close proximity to Venezuelan airspace. The incident, which involved a commercial passenger jet and a military plane, prompted immediate concern from the JetBlue flight crew.
Cockpit audio from the JetBlue flight revealed the pilot's alarm upon spotting the military aircraft, reportedly exclaiming, "It's outrageous," to air traffic control. The close encounter occurred as the A320 was gaining altitude after takeoff, highlighting potential air traffic management challenges in the region. Further details regarding the specific type of Air Force plane or any ongoing investigations were not immediately available.
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