According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Republic Airways Flight 4464 performed a go-around shortly after 2:30 p.m., cutting into the path of Jazz Aviation Flight 554. FlightRadar24 data indicates the Republic aircraft descended approximately 600 feet within seconds over Long Beach, while the Jazz jet climbed nearly 1,000 feet. According to Daily Express - US News, an air traffic controller described instructing the Republic flight to correct its course, while another controller directed the Jazz flight to climb to avoid traffic.
The FAA praised both flight crews for reacting promptly and taking appropriate action to avert a potential catastrophic collision. Republic Airways confirmed that the pilots received a resolution advisory from the aircraft's Traffic Collision Avoidance System. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, though the cause of the go-around and any injuries or damage remain unknown. The investigation's specific focus and timeline for results have not been disclosed.
You are flying through the approach course of runway 31 left. Correct immediately.
Jazz 554 climb and maintain 3,000 (feet). The traffic on your left is overshooting the parallel.