A potential disaster was averted in Phoenix involving two American Airlines planes. The planes shared the same flight number and were at risk of colliding. Air traffic control intervened, preventing a catastrophic outcome. Details of the incident are available from multiple media reports. Further information on the close call can be found through various news sources, including FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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