Air France, American Airlines Planes Involved in Near Miss at LAX
An Air France flight nearly collided with an American Airlines plane shortly after departing from LAX in Los Angeles, California.
Fresno Visalia, CA, November 9, 2026 —
A potentially dangerous incident occurred recently at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when an Air France flight and an American Airlines plane came close to a mid-air collision.
The event involved an Air France aircraft and an American Airlines aircraft. According to reports, the near-collision took place shortly after the Air France flight had departed from LAX.
Details regarding the specific nature of the near-collision, the exact altitude at which the aircraft were operating, or the distance between them were not immediately available. The specific routes or destinations of both flights were also not provided.
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area. It is one of the busiest airports in the United States and the world, handling a significant volume of air traffic daily.
Further information concerning the circumstances leading to this near-miss, any investigations initiated by aviation authorities, or corrective actions taken has not been disclosed at this time. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Any ‘what happened next’ details were not provided.
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