US EditionShocking Plunge by Southwest Flight Departing L.A. Was to Avoid Another Aircraft
- A Southwest Airline jet nearly collided with another aircraft while landing in Las Vegas, according to the pilot's statement to passengers.
- The Boeing 737 dropped hundreds of feet in over 30 seconds, causing fear among passengers, as reported by Burdi to Fox News Digital.
- The Federal Aviation Administration stated that flight Southwest 1496 responded to an onboard alert regarding the nearby aircraft.
- This incident has raised concerns about aviation safety, especially after a previous midair collision in January that resulted in 67 fatalities.
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Shocking plunge by Southwest flight departing L.A. was to avoid another aircraft
Passengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane. The Boeing 737 jet dropped hundreds of feet in a little over 30 seconds during a flight on…
In the U.S. state of California, a Boeing 737 apparently had to evade another plane shortly after taking off. The sudden descent caused panic in the cabin.
A terrifying moment shortly after take-off: an airplane suddenly goes into the descent over California. An alarm had been triggered before. Was a collision prevented?
A Boeing 747 of the US airline Southwest lost altitude shortly after takeoff. Apparently, the pilot had to avoid another aircraft.
Shortly after the launch in Los Angeles, a Boeing 737 suddenly has to avoid a military plane. Several passengers are injured.
The Boeing 737 had to quickly reduce its altitude.
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