Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing Following Cracked Windshield
The Federal Aviation Administration said no injuries were reported and customers were rebooked after the Boeing 737 landed safely.
- On Monday, Southwest Airlines Flight 2665 made an emergency landing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after the Boeing 737 crew reported a cracked windshield midair, diverting from its Baltimore route.
- The Boeing 737 departed Albuquerque International Sunport at 2 p.m. local time and was cruising at 31,000 feet when a crew member detected the damage and alerted the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Passenger George Gonzales told KRQE the windshield 'just exploded,' while no injuries were reported and the Federal Aviation Administration noted the window comprised multiple layers of tempered glass.
- Southwest rebooked customers to Baltimore, arriving at 11:30 p.m. ET, and stated, 'Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees.'
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, though it remains unknown how the window crack occurred or what caused the midair damage.
20 Articles
20 Articles
A cross-country Southwest flight's windshield cracked at 37,000 feet and forced a diversion
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737.Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesA Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma.The airline and the FAA said the diversion was due to a cracked windshield.Passengers were rebooked onto a different plane and arrived in Baltimore about 4 hours late.A Southwest Airlines flight diverted after the plane's windshield cracked in midair.Monday's Flight 2665 took off from Albuquerque around 2 p.m., ab…
Krem2 News
Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing following cracked windshield
A Southwest Airlines flight headed to Baltimore made an emergency landing on Monday after the crew reported a cracked windshield. (AP Photo)
Southwest Airlines Flight Diverts After Cockpit Windscreen 'Shattered' as it Cruised at 31,000 Feet Over Oklahoma
A Southwest Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday afternoon after the cockpit windscreen on the Captain’s side of the flight deck suddenly shattered as the plane cruised at 31,000 feet over Oklahoma. The incident involved a 19-year-old Boeing 737-7 that was operating as Southwest flight WN-2665, which departed Albuquerque International Sunport at around 10:55 am on May 11. The plane was s…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
