The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into a near-collision between two Southwest Airlines aircraft at Nashville International Airport on Saturday.

According to reports, an air traffic controller directed one Southwest pilot to turn into the path of another Southwest plane, creating a dangerous situation that required both aircraft to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

The incident involved what aviation officials describe as an "extremely close call" that triggered onboard traffic alert systems. Both planes were able to safely maneuver away from each other after the air traffic control error placed them on a collision course.

The FAA confirmed it is conducting a full investigation into the incident, which involved a go-around procedure. No injuries were reported as a result of the near-miss.

Close calls between commercial aircraft, while rare, are taken seriously by aviation authorities and typically result in comprehensive reviews of air traffic control procedures and communications. The investigation will likely examine the sequence of events that led to the conflicting flight paths and any procedural failures in the control tower.