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Near Midair Collision Between UAL1547 and AAL1913 at McCarran Airport (UNK)

Las Vegas, NV, US

On January 28, 2006, an Eads Socata A320 (registration UNK) operated by United Air Lines Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Deficient FAA procedures for separation of aircraft using converging runways, which failed to ensure that the tower controllers were able to provide adequate separation in the event of a go-around. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 27, 2006, at 0044 UTC, a near midair collision occurred at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, between UAL1547 on approach to runway 19R and AAL1913 departing from runway 25R. The aircraft performed evasive maneuvers and landed safely with no damage or injuries.

Incident Overview

On January 27, 2006, at 0044 UTC, a near midair collision occurred at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, involving two commercial flights: UAL1547 and AAL1913. The incident took place during visual approach and departure operations.

Sequence of Events

UAL1547 was conducting a visual approach to runway 19R when it received an instruction to go around. During the go-around, the aircraft came into conflict with AAL1913, which was departing from runway 25R. To avoid a potential collision, UAL1547 executed an evasive right turn. Simultaneously, AAL1913 made a slight left turn. The two aircraft did not collide.

Outcome

After the evasive maneuver, UAL1547 returned to McCarran International Airport and landed safely at 0049. AAL1913 continued its flight to its scheduled destination. There was no reported damage to either aircraft, and no reported injuries to any passengers or crew members.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jan 2006 Eads Socata A320 accident near Las Vegas, NV?

On January 27, 2006, at 0044 UTC, a near midair collision occurred at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, between UAL1547 on approach to runway 19R and AAL1913 departing from runway 25R. The aircraft performed evasive maneuvers and landed safely with no damage or injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jan 2006 Eads Socata A320 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jan 2006 involved an Eads Socata A320, registration UNK, operated by United Air Lines Inc, at Las Vegas, NV.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Deficient FAA procedures for separation of aircraft using converging runways, which failed to ensure that the tower controllers were able to provide adequate separation in the event of a go-around.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080307X00282. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.