A potential disaster was avoided in the skies thanks to the quick thinking of a Phoenix air traffic controller. The incident involved two American Airlines jets that were mistakenly flying with the same flight number. The controller recognized the mistake and took action to prevent confusion and keep the planes at a safe distance from each other.

This incident occurred shortly after midnight on Friday. Further details of the incident, including audio, are available from the source, providing more insight into how the controller found a solution to ensure the planes' safety.