Southwest planes avoid midair collision

The incident occurred when a flight aborting its landing was directed into the path of another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff.

Pilots of both planes were forced to take quick evasive action to prevent a disaster.

The FAA has launched a full investigation into the communication error that led to the close call.

This follows a series of recent safety concerns in the aviation industry, putting further pressure on air traffic control systems and airline protocols.