Southwest Flight Attendants Injured After Evasive Maneuver to Avoid Mid-Air Collision
Two flight attendants sustained injuries on a Southwest Airlines flight that took evasive action during takeoff to avoid another aircraft.
On Friday, two flight attendants aboard a Southwest Airlines flight departing from Burbank, California, were injured after the pilots executed an evasive maneuver to dodge another plane.
The incident occurred on Southwest Flight 1496, which sharply descended nearly 500 feet in response to cockpit alerts of dangerously close aircraft traffic.
The Boeing 737 subsequently continued on to Las Vegas, where it landed without further issues.
Flightradar24 identified the other aircraft involved as a British-built Hawker Hunter fighter jet, which crossed paths with the Southwest flight, coming within 7.82km laterally and 107m vertically.
The U.S. Air Force and Defense Department have not yet commented on the presence of the military jet near Burbank.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident.
Two flight attendants were treated for their injuries, though no passenger injuries were immediately reported.
Passengers described the sharp descent as terrifying, fearing a potential plane crash.
Southwest confirmed that the crew responded to two onboard traffic alerts during takeoff, necessitating them to climb and descend in compliance with these alerts.
The incident occurred on Southwest Flight 1496, which sharply descended nearly 500 feet in response to cockpit alerts of dangerously close aircraft traffic.
The Boeing 737 subsequently continued on to Las Vegas, where it landed without further issues.
Flightradar24 identified the other aircraft involved as a British-built Hawker Hunter fighter jet, which crossed paths with the Southwest flight, coming within 7.82km laterally and 107m vertically.
The U.S. Air Force and Defense Department have not yet commented on the presence of the military jet near Burbank.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident.
Two flight attendants were treated for their injuries, though no passenger injuries were immediately reported.
Passengers described the sharp descent as terrifying, fearing a potential plane crash.
Southwest confirmed that the crew responded to two onboard traffic alerts during takeoff, necessitating them to climb and descend in compliance with these alerts.
