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Shocking Plunge by Southwest Flight From Southern California Was to Avoid Another Aircraft
- On July 26, 2025, Southwest Flight 1496 plunged after takeoff from Hollywood Burbank Airport, injuring two flight attendants.
- According to the FAA, Flight 1496 responded to an onboard alert about another aircraft, prompting the crew to climb and descend at rapid speed.
- Tracking data confirmed a 300-foot drop in just 36 seconds, and passengers were told by the pilot they nearly struck another plane before landing safely.
- Southwest Airlines said `We appreciate the professionalism of our Flight Crew and Flight Attendants in responding to this event`, and added it is working with the FAA `to further understand the circumstances`.
- This close call raises aviation safety questions following January’s midair collision in Washington, D.C., while the FAA announced it is investigating the event that occurred around 11 a.m. local time on Friday, July 25.
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Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Passengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge to avoid an oncoming aircraft were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane before landing safely in Las Vegas. The Boeing 737 jet dropped hundreds of feet in a little over 30 seconds during a flight on Friday, according to a flight tracking website. Caitlin Burdi, who was on the flight, said it took a short plunge and then a more drastic drop a…
Southwest Airlines Passengers Detail “Significant Drop” to Avoid “Midair Collision” During Flight
Passengers aboard a Southwest flight leaving Burbank, California, have spoken out after their plane rapidly descended after takeoff, resulting in two flight attendants being treated for injuries.
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