The FAA is investigating a serious midair incident involving a Delta Air Lines plane and a U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The two aircraft came dangerously close during a planned military flyover at Arlington National Cemetery, prompting immediate intervention from air traffic controllers.

Delta Flight 2983, an Airbus A319 bound for Minneapolis-St. Paul, took off at 3:15 p.m. when its onboard alert system detected another aircraft nearby.

“The Air Force jet was part of a four-plane formation preparing for a ceremonial flyover at Arlington when the “loss of separation” occurred. Air traffic controllers quickly issued corrective instructions to both aircraft, preventing what could have been a catastrophic collision.”

The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine supersonic jet trainer used by the military for a variety of training and operational missions. Known for its speed and maneuverability, the aircraft has a strong safety record, but its close proximity to commercial airspace raised serious concerns.

Delta confirmed that the flight crew acted immediately in response to the alert. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people,” a Delta spokesperson said. The aircraft had 131 passengers, three flight attendants, and two pilots on board at the time of the incident.

The NTSB acknowledged the event as a “loss of separation” and stated that it is gathering information to determine what led to the close call. The FAA is also reviewing air traffic control decisions and pilot responses to assess whether further safety measures are needed.

This incident comes just months after a deadly collision at the same airport, which claimed 67 lives. Aviation experts say the situation highlights ongoing concerns about midair conflicts near DCA and whether current protocols are sufficient to prevent future accidents.

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