FAA Investigates Near-Collision Between Two Delta Jets Over Atlanta

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after two Delta Air Lines aircraft came dangerously close over Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on the night of July 27, 2026. The incident involved Delta Flight 1568, a Boeing 737-900 arriving from Pittsburgh, and Delta Flight 2472, an Airbus A321 departing for Rochester.

Flight-tracking data and air traffic control audio indicate that the crew of the inbound 737-900 initiated a go-around after observing another aircraft slow to exit the runway. A controller then instructed the departing A321 to turn right and climb, placing the two jets on a converging course. The aircraft reportedly came within approximately 1,800 feet horizontally and 600 feet vertically of each other before onboard Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) resolution advisories prompted evasive maneuvers by both crews.

Delta Air Lines said the crew of Flight 1568 followed established procedures throughout the event and that safety was maintained. No injuries were reported, and both flights continued safely to their destinations. The incident underscores the critical role automated collision-avoidance systems play at high-traffic hubs — Hartsfield-Jackson routinely ranks among the world's busiest airports by operations.