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FAA Investigates TCAS Event Between Two Delta Flights
The FAA has launched an investigation into a loss of separation at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after two Delta Air Lines aircraft converged on intersecting flight paths. A Boeing 737 executing a go-around from Runway 26R climbed alongside an Airbus A321 departing from parallel Runway 26L, prompting a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisory. The crews successfully maintained separation, coming within 1,800 feet of one another. For pilots, this event underscores the vital importance of strict adherence to TCAS commands during high-workload parallel runway operations.