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FAA Investigates Another Near Miss at SFO, Air Canada Launches Review

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A United Airlines plane takes off from San Francisco International Airport on June 10, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

An Aeromexico plane almost landed on a runway occupied by another commercial jet at San Francisco International Airport last week, marking the third close call at the airport in the past six months. And in response to two incidents at SFO last year, Air Canada has begun a comprehensive safety review of all operations. We’ll discuss recent incidents and passenger safety at the airport.

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Patrick Smith, airline pilot, host of www.askthepilot.com

Matthias Gafni, investigative reporter, East Bay Times and The Mercury News

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