2001 Japan Airlines mid-air incident, Near miss in Japanese airspace
The 2001 Japan Airlines mid-air incident was a serious event involving two aircraft.
On January 31, 2001, two planes came dangerously close over Suruga Bay.
This incident highlighted deficiencies in air traffic control practices in Japan.
As a consequence, improvements in aviation safety measures were implemented nationwide.
It's one of the most significant near misses in aviation history without any fatalities.
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