A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin

A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin

FAA reported that Southwest plane was given go-ahead

FAA reported that Southwest plane was given go-ahead

depart from the same runway at an airport in Austin,

depart from the same runway at an airport in Austin,

forcing a FedEx cargo plane to alter its course

forcing a FedEx cargo plane to alter its course

 the FedEx plane was given the go-ahead to land

 the FedEx plane was given the go-ahead to land

distance away from Austin-Bergstrom Airport, FAA reported

distance away from Austin-Bergstrom Airport, FAA reported

Southwest flight was given all clear to depart by ATC

Southwest flight was given all clear to depart by ATC

just before the FedEx plane was scheduled to land.

just before the FedEx plane was scheduled to land.

FedEx jet aborted its landing climbed back to its height.

FedEx jet aborted its landing climbed back to its height.

pilot of FedEx jet abandoned landing &climb out

pilot of FedEx jet abandoned landing &climb out

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