Investigators revealed on Thursday that a potentially disastrous incident occurred last year in Austin, Texas, involving an incoming FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines jet. The two aircraft came within less than 200 feet of colliding on the same runway, despite both being cleared for use.
The situation was averted by the quick actions of the FedEx co-pilot, who spotted the Southwest plane at the last moment. The cargo plane's crew managed to pull up in time, flying over the top of the Southwest jet, which was carrying 128 passengers and crew members.
