American Airlines flight instructed to climb quickly to avoid colliding with mountain following takeoff from Hawaii

An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was instructed to make an expedited climb to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain. The flight, 298, had left Honolulu and was headed to Los Angeles when it was ordered by air traffic control to turn right and climb quickly to avoid the terrain. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident, stating that the controller’s actions ensured the safety of the aircraft. American Airlines confirmed that the crew of flight 298 requested and received clearance for the right turn and complied with controller instructions. The airline also noted that there were no issues with terrain clearance and no alerts from the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. local time on Wednesday and highlights the importance of air traffic control in ensuring the safety of flights.

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