Close Call at DCA Between a Delta A319 and US Air Force T-38

On March 28, an incident occurred at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving a near collision between a Delta Air Lines A319 flight and a US Air Force T-38 jet. Delta Flight 2983 was heading from Washington DCA to Minneapolis when it received a Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory (TCAS RA) due to the proximity of the T-38 jet. The Delta flight, which had 131 passengers on board along with the flight crew, managed to safely continue to its destination after responding as trained to the TCAS advisory. Similarly, the air force jet returned without issues to Langley Air Force Base. The event, initially reported by CNN, did not result in any injuries and has led to calls for a review by Delta in cooperation with aviation authorities. Commentary: This incident, although handled proficiently by the flight crews, highlights ongoing concerns over airspace congestion and the close interactions between civilian and military aircraft in shared airspace. The increasing attention to such near misses calls for heightened scrutiny and improved safety measures. The reference to past accidents and expert commentary suggests an urgent need for stricter protocols and better use of data to prevent potential disasters.