An incident at Nice Côte d’Azur airport in France narrowly avoided a collision between an easyJet plane and a Nouvelair jet. The close call occurred as the easyJet aircraft was preparing for take-off, with passengers onboard hearing the incoming jet applying full power to avoid the potential crash. The situation unfolded during heavy rain at the airport, prompting an urgent investigation by the French transport minister to determine the cause of the near miss.

The aircraft involved, both Airbus A320s, were carrying over 300 passengers and crew combined. Reports indicate that only a few meters separated the planes during the alarming incident. While the airport management initially blamed the pilot of the landing Nouvelair Airbus for the error, the possibility of a mistake by the control tower has also been raised.

Following the incident, the easyJet flight to Nantes was canceled, leaving passengers unsettled. The captain of the flight informed passengers of the narrow miss, attributing the fault to the other plane. Both flights have been grounded for investigation, with authorities collecting black box data and planning interviews with involved personnel.

The safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority for easyJet, with the airline fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident. The investigative agency has emphasized the need for thorough analysis before drawing conclusions, confirming that the Nouvelair jet had approached the incorrect runway.