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Close call involving United Airlines flight, Black Hawk helicopter

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A California Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crossed the path of a United Airlines flight headed towards John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Kris Van Cleave has more.

Breakdown
  • United flight with 168 aboard alerted to Black Hawk helicopter on approach 11s
  • Collision avoidance system instructed pilots to level off 1m 18s
  • Aircraft came within 525 feet vertically and 1,400 feet laterally 1m 24s
  • FAA and California Air Guard are investigating the incident 2m 1s
  • Incident follows new helicopter safety rules and ongoing safety reform talks 1m 46s
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