The video above displays a chilling close call unfolded at Mumbai Airport on June 8, 2024, when two planes narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision.
Air India flight AI657 and IndiGo flight 6E 6053 landing from Indore came perilously close with an Air India taking off for Trivandrum, with a mere 509 meters separating them.
Both airlines claim they were acting on authorization, leading to the suspension of the air traffic controller involved.
The incident has sparked a full-scale investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India, the air traffic controller on duty at the time has been suspended pending further inquiry to determine the cause and also to prevent future occurrences.
This harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of precision and vigilance in the skies.
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