Southwest Flight’s Near Midair Collision Exposes Gaps in Aviation Safety Protocols
A Southwest Airlines flight’s sudden plunge to avoid a near collision raises urgent questions about aviation safety and regulatory oversight, underscoring risks to American travelers and national airspace security.
On a routine flight departing from Hollywood Burbank Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 experienced a terrifying plunge that sent passengers into panic. In just over 30 seconds, the Boeing 737 dropped hundreds of feet — an evasive maneuver triggered by an on-board alert signaling an imminent collision with another aircraft. Passengers described the harrowing moment as the plane lurched sharply downward, with screams filling the cabin. Caitlin Burdi, aboard the flight, recounted how the pilot informed passengers they had nearly struck another plane before safely landing in Las Vegas. This near disaster is yet another glaring reminder: our nation's aviation...
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