A potential disaster was averted in Phoenix when an air traffic controller noticed two American Airlines jets sharing the same flight number. The controller acted quickly to prevent confusion and keep the planes at a safe distance. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Friday and involved two planes with the flight number American 2482.

One plane was arriving from Chicago, while the other had taken off in Phoenix. Further details of the incident, including audio, are available from KSAT 12's source. The air traffic controller's swift action ensured the planes maintained proper separation, preventing a possible disaster.