A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin prompts an FAA investigation

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Southwest Airlines planes are seen at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas on Jan. 22.

Just before a FedEx cargo airplane was due to land, an air traffic controller cleared the Southwest flight to depart from the same runway. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the incident.

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