The planes, carrying more than 350 people, experienced "a loss of required separation" while preparing to land at the same Phoenix airport, the FAA said.
The close call between the United and Delta flights at the Phoenix airport comes amid an increase in plane near-collisions.
Both aircraft were inbound to the airport when a loss of separation occurred during their approach for landing
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The two flights, United Airlines Flight 1724 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1070 came too close to each other while arriving at the airport.
The FAA has launched an investigation into a loss of separation between two commercial flights in Phoenix Saturday.
The FAA said it is investigating after a Delta Air Lines flight and United Airlines flight experienced 'a loss of required separation' while heading inbound to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.