A Delta Air Lines flight had a near miss with a US Air Force jet shortly after taking off from Reagan National Airport.The incident occurred Friday afternoon, March 28, near Reagan National in Arlington County, Virginia.Both aircraft continued safely to their destinations, authorities said.Delta Flight 2983, an Airbus A319, departed Reagan National at about 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time en route to Minneapolis, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.At the time, four US Air Force T-38 Talon jets were conducting maneuvers nearby, preparing for a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery.Data from FlightRadar.com indicated that one of the jets was flying at an altitude of 875 feet.The Delta jet received an onboard alert about another aircraft nearby, prompting air traffic controllers to issue corrective instructions to both planes, allowing them to continue safely. Related stories: Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ BottlesHere's When To Watch Partial Lunar EclipseI-95 Traffic Backed Up For Miles For Tractor-Trailer Crash In Stafford County (DEVELOPING)

A Delta Air Lines flight departing Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., experienced a close call with an Air Force jet just after takeoff Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Both flights ultimately continued to their destinations without incident.