Air France, American Airlines jets nearly collide after wrong turn in midair over LAX

The FAA is investigating a near midair collision over Los Angeles International Airport after an Air France jet reportedly made an unauthorized turn shortly after takeoff, putting it on a path that conflicted with an American Airlines flight. The incident occurred Saturday at about 12:20 a.m. Air France Flight 28, en route from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti, came within 400 feet vertically of the American aircraft, according to FAA tracking data. Air traffic controllers intervened and repeatedly questioned the Air France pilots about deviating from their assigned route and departure procedure. No injuries were reported, and both flights continued to their destinations.