A 'near miss' at Auckland airport? More like a 'near hit'!

Why is it when aircraft nearly collide it’s called a ‘near miss’? They completely missed, or it would be a collision, but nearly hit so why not call it a ‘near hit’! Planes in 'near miss' at...

Robin Capper

Robin Capper

Why is it when aircraft nearly collide it’s called a ‘near miss’?

They completely missed, or it would be a collision, but nearly hit so why not call it a ‘near hit’!

Planes in 'near miss' at Auckland airport - NZ Herald
An investigation has been launched by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) after two aircraft reportedly got too close during a take off and landing at Auckland Airport…

Planes in 'near miss' at Auckland airport - NZ Herald
An investigation has been launched by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) after two aircraft reportedly got too close during a take off and landing at Auckland Airport…

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