The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near midair incident involving Air France Flight AF28 and American Airlines Flight AA1660 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on 7 November 2026. According to the FAA, the Air France aircraft made an unauthorized turn after departure, entering the flight path of another aircraft taking off from a parallel runway. Air traffic controllers issued corrective instructions to both aircraft to maintain separation. ATC recordings also capture the controller questioning the Air France crew about its assigned departure procedure and subsequently informing them that the incident would be reported as a possible pilot deviation.
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FAA Probes Unauthorized Turn By Air France Flight At Los Angeles International Airport

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Los Angeles, United States: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near midair collision involving an Air France aircraft