Close call in Hawaii: American Airlines flight narrowly escapes collision with mountains
An American Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles had a close call with mountains in Hawaii. Air traffic control urgently instructed the pilots to climb quickly after they missed a required turn, potentially averting a collision with the Koʻolau range. While the airline claims no terrain clearance issues, the incident is under investigation.
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An American Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles had a close call with mountains in Hawaii. Air traffic control urgently instructed the pilots to climb quickly after they missed a required turn, potentially averting a collision with the Koʻolau range. While the airline claims no terrain clearance issues, the incident is under investigation. 
