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Southwest Flight 1496 Makes Emergency Descent to Avoid Hawker Hunter Jet
- On Friday, July 25, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 responded to onboard traffic alerts, sharply descending nearly 500 feet after takeoff from Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California.
- As background, the FAA faced scrutiny after a midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67, highlighting airspace coordination issues in Southern California.
- According to flight tracking data, the crew received a TCAS alert, causing the plane to drop nearly 500 feet and injure two flight attendants.
- The FAA said it is investigating the near-collision, reviewing radar data and communications, while Southwest Airlines said it is working with the FAA to further understand the circumstances.
- Experts are now questioning mixed traffic management as Flightradar24 shows a Hawker Hunter MK 58 fighter jet nearby during the incident, raising urgent questions about Southern California airspace coordination.
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