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A near-miss incident occurred when two American Airlines flights with the same flight number were in the airspace simultaneously. A controller managed the situation safely, ensuring both planes maintained safe distances. The flights, AA2482, were operating between Chicago and Phoenix, with one delayed and the other on time. The controller communicated clearly with pilots to avoid confusion, allowing both flights to proceed without issues.