American Airlines Flight Nearly Slams Into Mountain

American Airlines plane avoids hitting a mountain
FAA: ‘Expedited climb after the crew did not make the assigned turn’ "An air traffic controller instructed American Airlines Flight 298 to perform an expedited climb after the
American Airlines flight ordered to make 'expedited climb' to avoid crashing into mountain after Hawaii takeoff
An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.
American Airlines flight out of Hawaii told to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains
The Federal Aviation Administration says an air traffic controller’s instructions kept an American Airlines flight from hitting mountains near Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii.
American Airlines plane narrowly misses mountain after takeoff
An air traffic controller is being praised for his quick actions and ensuring an American Airlines flight didn’t hit a mountain just moments after takeoff. The flight was leaving Honolulu and headed to Los Angeles Wednesday when an air traffic controller stepped in after the pilot did not make an assigned turn.
American Airlines Flight Performs 'Expedited Climb' to Avoid Hawaii Mountain: Reports
An American Airlines flight avoided a mountain in Hawaii by performing a sudden "expedited climb," according to multiple outlets including ABC News. The alleged incident happened at around 1 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Nov. 13 after the plane left Honolulu International Airport to embark on a journey to Los Angeles International Airport.
FAA Investigating American Airlines Flight's 'Expedited Climb' to Avoid Mountain
The FAA is investigating an incident where an American Airlines flight departing from Honolulu had to expedite its climb to avoid terrain, following air traffic control instructions.
American Airlines Flight Nearly Crashes Into Mountain In Hawaii
American Airlines Flight 298 was just starting a five-hour voyage across the Pacific Ocean to LAX when the pilots missed an assigned turn and headed directly toward mountainous terrain. The Airbus was flying roughly 200 feet beneath the height of the tallest peak in the area, Simple Flying reports.
American Airlines Flight Narrowly Avoids Mountain
American Airlines flight AA298, which departed Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii in the early hours of the morning, received a request from air traffic control to accelerat
American Airlines flight performs 'expedited climb' to avoid hitting mountain
An American Airlines flight departing from Hawaii had to make an "expedited climb" in order to avoid hitting a mountain during takeoff. There are no reports of injuries on the flight and the Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating.
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