Aerial Catastrophe Narrowly Avoided at Nice Côte-d'Azur Airport
A potential aerial disaster was narrowly avoided on Sunday evening at Nice Côte-d'Azur Airport, where two planes came within just three meters of each other. An Airbus A320 from Nouvelair, arriving from Tunis, was approaching for landing when it apparently confused the parallel runways. On another runway, an EasyJet plane was preparing for departure to Nantes. The Nouvelair plane had to interrupt its descent at the last minute, avoiding a potentially dramatic collision. According to initial reports, the EasyJet pilot was left in a state of shock following the incident. The flight to Nantes was cancelled. No injuries were reported among passengers and crew. Weather conditions and reduced visibility may have contributed to the error. An investigation has been opened by the Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) to determine the exact responsibilities and prevent future incidents. Airport authorities and the companies involved are fully cooperating with investigators to analyze recordings from the control tower and the planes. The incident highlights the vulnerability of air operations in high-traffic density situations and the constant vigilance required for passenger safety.
