American Airlines Boeing 737s Share Callsign, Fly Towards Each Other in Phoenix Skies

American Airlines had a close call in Phoenix skies when two Boeing 737s with the same callsign flew towards each other.

The flights, AA2482, were operating on the same air traffic control frequency and sharing the same airspace.

The delayed arrival of one flight and the on-time departure of the other caused the mix-up, which was detected by a seasoned air traffic controller.

The controller took swift action to ensure the safety of both flights, differentiating them with distinct designations in the air traffic control audio.