Southwest Airlines Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision at Chicago Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with a private jet at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by federal authorities. Southwest Flight 2504, arriving from Omaha, Nebraska, was on final approach to land when a Flexjet business jet entered the runway without authorization. The Southwest crew executed a go-around maneuver, lifting the plane back into the air to avoid the smaller aircraft, and landed safely shortly after.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the private jet had entered the runway without clearance, leading to the near-miss. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also investigating the incident. Southwest Airlines stated that its crew followed safety protocols, emphasizing that “nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees.” Flexjet, the operator of the private jet, said it adheres to the highest safety standards and is conducting its own investigation.
Air traffic control recordings revealed that the Flexjet pilot initially misunderstood instructions to hold short of the active runway, leading to the unauthorized crossing. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about runway safety and air traffic control communication. This near-collision follows a series of recent aviation incidents, including emergency landings and fatal crashes, raising questions about the safety of the U.S. air transportation system.
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