Two American Airlines aircraft narrowly escaped a midair incident near Phoenix Sky Harbor after both received the same flight designation, 2482. One jet was arriving from Chicago while the other was taking off for the same destination, both using identical radio frequencies and call signs. An experienced air traffic controller promptly identified the two planes as 'arrival' and 'departure' to prevent pilots from misinterpreting instructions meant for the other aircraft. This confusion occurred due to weather-related delays for the incoming flight, which led to the replacement of the outbound aircraft. All 295 passengers disembarked safely, and the FAA has launched an investigation.
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