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FAA investigates after Alaska Airlines flight steers into SkyWest plane's path
Alaska Airlines/ (David Middlecamp/San Luis Obsipo Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)/ Skywest airplanes are seen at the Salt Lake International Airport, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sunday, May 21, 2006. (Photo by Stephen Hilger/Bloomberg vi
An investigation is underway after an incoming Alaska Airlines flight steered into the path of a SkyWest passenger jet that was taking off from Portland International Airport last week, federal officials said.
The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 16 when, the pilot of Alaska Airlines Flight 1299 “initiated a go-around due to wind” and turned into the path of SkyWest Airlines Flight 3978, which was just departing the Oregon airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement.
The FAA said an air traffic controller radioed the Alaska Airlines pilot to turn away from the other aircraft.
Using publicly available flight data, the Oregonian estimated that the planes came within about 1,800 feet horizontally and 250 feet vertically of each other.
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While the FAA said it is working to determine how close the two aircraft came to each other, it defines a near midair collision as an incident that occurs when a plane comes within less than 500 feet of another aircraft, or a report is received from a pilot or crew member that a collision hazard existed between two or more aircraft.
Alaska Airlines told Fox News Digital in a statement that inclement weather caused the pilot to conduct a “routine go-around” in its initial approach to landing at Portland International Airport.
“There was another aircraft departing on the parallel runway to the north which created a potential traffic conflict,” the statement said.
The crew reacted immediately to divert from the path of the other aircraft, according to the airline, and “maintained a safe amount of lateral separation throughout the entire event.”
The aircraft went on to land safely at its intended destination in Portland, Alaska Airlines said.
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“The safety of our guests and employees is always our top priority, and consistent with that value, Alaska Airlines is internally reviewing this event,” the airline said.
SkyWest told Fox News Digital in a statement that the safety of its flight was never compromised at any point.
“The flight departed normally with pilots following Air Traffic Control instructions and landed routinely at Seattle,” the statement said. “At no point was the safety of the flight compromised.”
Earlier this year, the FAA announced extra steps air traffic controllers should take to ensure the U.S. aviation system remains safe after “too many close calls.
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ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — A t-bone crash involving a motorcycle left a 24-year-old Hampstead man dead on Saturday evening.
It happened around 6:30pm, along Marriottsville Road in Howard County.
That’s where a Yamaha FZ09 was heading northbound when it collided with an oncoming Nissan Rogue that was trying to make a left turn onto Warwick Way.
“Preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed,” Howard County Police said in a press release.
The motorcycle rider later died at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Police say the Nissan driver, who was not hurt, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
Marriottsville Road was reopened after being closed for about three-hours.
Mississippi College baseball has won the series against West Florida for the first time ever
The Choctaws have been playing UWF since 2015
MC won the first two games and put on a bit of a comeback in game 3
Next: GSC at Delta St., then Conference Tournament
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be a young program across the board next season, with well over two dozen freshmen and numerous additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Expectations for the 2026 season are lowered dramatically after a disastrous first season for head coach Bill Belichick, though those expectations could help the Tar Heels fly under the radar.
As the Tar Heels approach the end of spring ball, it is time to look at the veterans of the team—the ones who have the experience to lead, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s look at three underrated seniors for the 2026 football season.
Ade Willie, Cornerback
Willie joins the Tar Heels program after four years with Michigan State, as the former 4-star player in the 2022 recruiting class gets an opportunity to not only provide depth to the secondary, but potentially start Week 0 against TCU.
Willie played in over 30 games with the Spartans and brings experience in the secondary at cornerback and safety, along with quality length and closing speed to the football. For a defense that needs players to step up, the redshirt senior from IMG Academy will be asked to do so.
Isaiah Johnson, Defensive Lineman
The defensive line is beginning to look like one of the Tar Heels’ strengths for the 2026 season. Johnson, a former transfer from Arizona, enters his redshirt senior year looking to add another year of production after 40 tackles and two sacks this past season.
North Carolina has an impressive group of starters with Malkart Abou-Jaoude, Leroy Jackson, and incoming transfer Jaylen Harvey. Johnson adds value to the group as a run defender with the ability to penetrate the pocket. While not discussed as a key player, Johnson’s name will be used plenty during the regular season as a potential standout for the program’s defensive front.
Coleman Bryson, Safety
Bryson was a reserve player for the Tar Heels’ secondary last season as a big nickel defender in the rotation. Heading into his redshirt senior year, the former Minnesota Gopher is looking to become a full-time starter in the secondary.
It wasn’t long ago when Bryson was making plays as the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl Defensive MVP. His special teams abilities were valuable for North Carolina last season, and he flashed at times in coverage against tight ends, including a pass breakup in the season-opener against TCU. The Waynesville, North Carolina, native could be a key defender on the back-seven in 2026.
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