NTSB Probes Near-Collision at Nashville Airport After Runway Mix-Up

Air traffic controllers mistakenly cleared two planes for the same runway, forcing an Alaska Airlines jet to abort takeoff.

On September 12, an Alaska Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff on a runway where a Southwest Airlines plane was also cleared to cross, nearly causing a collision.
The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, carrying 182 people, had to abort takeoff and applied brakes, resulting in blown tires.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the incident, with the FAA conducting a separate inquiry.
Recent incidents have raised concerns about U.S. aviation safety, highlighting strains on air-traffic-control operations.
The FAA plans to install new surface-awareness technology at Nashville International Airport to enhance safety measures.