AVIATION SYNTH
Unclassified

TAP A330-900neo makes incorrect turns departing Los Angeles

Last observed 2026-10-25 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

A TAP Air Portugal A330-900neo flying from Los Angeles to Lisbon made an incorrect departure turn and later turned right instead of left after an ATC instruction. The flight continued without incident and pilots were given a number to call for a possible deviation.

Why it matters: The incident highlights the operational and safety consequences of incorrect departure programming and failure to follow ATC heading instructions.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

These events share topic context. This is not a claim of causation.

  • No related developments meet the current evidence threshold.
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