American Airlines Flight in Hawaii Avoids Mountain Collision with Quick Climb

The FAA is investigating after an air traffic controller's swift instructions ensured the plane's safe passage over the Koʻolau mountains.

American Airlines Flight 298, departing from Honolulu to Los Angeles, narrowly avoided a mountain after missing an initial turn.
The flight crew was instructed to perform an 'expedited climb' by air traffic control to avoid the Koʻolau mountain range.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 1 a.m. local time.
American Airlines stated that the crew followed instructions and no Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System alert was triggered.
The aircraft landed safely in Los Angeles around seven hours after the incident, with no reported injuries or further complications.