Air France A350 Nearly Collides Midair With American A321 After Wrong Turn At LAX

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   Air France And American Jets In Near-Miss At LAX

   An Air France Airbus A350-900 and an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 came into close proximity shortly after departing Los Angeles International Airport early Saturday morning, November 7, 2026. The Air France flight executed an unauthorized left turn on its initial departure, deviating into the climb path of the American Airlines aircraft. Air traffic control intervened during the encounter, and the two passenger jets came within about 100 meters of each other before both flights continued safely to their destinations. No injuries were reported following the near-midair collision.

   Why it matters

   Midair near-misses during departures pose severe safety hazards, particularly at congested major hubs like Los Angeles International Airport. Unauthorized course deviations can bypass standard separation buffers designed to protect climbing aircraft. Aviation authorities are left with unanswered questions regarding how the navigational error occurred during the midnight departure sequence.

   What is confirmed

   • An Air France Airbus A350-900 and an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 were involved in a near-mid-air collision shortly after departing LAX airport.
   • The incident occurred on Nov 7th 2026 early Saturday morning during an unexpected turn on initial departure.
   • The two passenger planes came within about 100 meters of each other.
   • Air traffic control intervened after the Air France A350 turned towards the American Airlines A321, and both flights continued safely.
   • No injuries were reported.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A major disaster was narrowly avoided due to the close proximity of the two aircraft.

   What to watch next

   • Official investigation reports from aviation authorities detailing the cause of the unauthorized turn
   • Statements from Air France or American Airlines regarding pilot actions and air traffic control instructions
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. Simple Flying — Air France A350 Nearly Collides Midair With American A321 After Wrong Turn At LAX
   2. The Aviation Herald — Incident: France A359 at Los Angeles on Nov 7th 2026, unexpected turn on initial departure
   3. Ynetnews — Air France pilots turn wrong way, two passenger jets nearly collide over Los Angeles
   4. 스포츠조선 — “A major disaster was narrowly avoided”... Two passenger planes came within about 100 meters of each other
   5. BNO News — Air France and American Airlines jets in close encounter after LAX takeoffs
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