Southwest Airlines plane somehow escapes a ghastly crash just 400 feet from ocean in Hawaii
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines plane somehow escapes a ghastly crash just 400 feet from ocean in Hawaii

Hindustan Times  

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a catastrophic crash off the coast of Hawaii in April, coming within just 400 feet of the ocean after aborting a landing due to adverse weather conditions, according to a Bloomberg report. Southwest Flight 2786 was at approximately 1,000 feet altitude when it abandoned its landing attempt due to poor visibility caused by weather conditions. Darby told Bloomberg that typical descents are much more gradual, at roughly 1,500 to 2,000 feet per minute as flights approach their destination, reaching around 800 feet within five miles of the airport. “Nothing is more important to Southwest than Safety.” The Southwest Airlines spokesperson told The New York Post, and added, “Through our robust Safety Management System, the event was addressed appropriately as we always strive for continuous improvement.” The airline now pledged to review industry and internal data to determine if protocols and training require updates.

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Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids colliding with private jet in terrifying moment on airport runway
Trending News
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids colliding with private jet in terrifying moment on airport runway

The Independent  

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Plane disaster averted! Pilot aborts last-minute landing to dodge close call with private jet, video goes viral
1 month ago

Plane disaster averted! Pilot aborts last-minute landing to dodge close call with private jet, video goes viral

Live Mint  

Weeks after a series of plane disasters hit the United States, coming on the heels of terminations in the Federal Aviation Administration, another such tragedy was averted by a mindful Southwest Airlines pilot by aborting a last-minute landing upon spotting a private plane on the runway. The viral video shows the pilot executing a “go around” when a private jet …

Southwest Airlines jetliner abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines jetliner abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

LA Times  

The air traffic control tower at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, where a collision was averted Tuesday. Southwest Flight 2504 safely landed “after the crew performed a precautionary go-around to avoid a possible conflict with another aircraft that entered the runway,” an airline spokesperson said in an email. “The crew followed safety procedures and the flight landed without incident.” Audio recording …

Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing to avoid colliding with private jet at Chicago Midway Airport
Trending News
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing to avoid colliding with private jet at Chicago Midway Airport

CNN  

CNN — A Southwest Airlines plane and a private jet that entered the runway without authorization experienced a close call at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Air traffic control instructed the private jet to turn left on “Runway 4L, cross Runway 31L and hold short of Runway 31C,” according to audio from LiveATC.net. …

Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier to reduce chance of injury
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier to reduce chance of injury

Associated Press  

Southwest Airlines says it is ending its cabin service earlier on its flights starting next month. Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson said, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet. In May, a 73-year old man died on board a Singapore Airlines flight when the plane hit …

Pilots of an Alaska Airlines jet braked to avoid a possible collision with a Southwest plane
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pilots of an Alaska Airlines jet braked to avoid a possible collision with a Southwest plane

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An Alaska Airlines jet taking off in Nashville braked to a rapid stop on the runway to avoid a possible collision Thursday with a Southwest Airlines plane, and federal agencies are investigating the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Alaska pilots aborted their takeoff because the Southwest plane was cleared to cross the end of the …

Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents
8 months ago

Federal regulators are raising scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a series of troubling incidents

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has increased its oversight of Southwest Airlines, which has seen its planes involved in a series of troubling incidents in recent weeks that included flying at very low altitudes while still miles away from an airport. “The FAA has increased oversight of Southwest Airlines to ensure it is complying with federal …

Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
8 months ago

Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida

The Independent  

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Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
8 months ago

Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot at the airport in Tampa, Florida. The July 14 flight followed a similar incident last month in Oklahoma City in which a Southwest jet flew at …

US news: Plane plunges to low altitude to fly only 500 feet above houses; residents fear crash
9 months ago

US news: Plane plunges to low altitude to fly only 500 feet above houses; residents fear crash

Live Mint  

In a harrowing incident, a Southwest Airlines aircraft plunged to a low altitude over a residential area in Oklahoma City in the United States. “Southwest 4069, low altitude alert,” an air traffic controller warned over the radio. FAA probe On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration had said it is probing the Southwest Airlines flight that descended to a low altitude …

Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii
9 months, 1 week ago

Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Southwest Airlines flight plunged within 400 feet of the ocean near Hawaii in April, according …

Southwest Plane Plunged Within 400 Feet of Ocean Near Hawaii
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Southwest Plane Plunged Within 400 Feet of Ocean Near Hawaii

Live Mint  

-- A Southwest Airlines Co. passenger flight in April came within 400 feet of slamming into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii after weather conditions forced pilots to bypass a landing attempt. The Boeing Co. 737 Max 8 jet briefly dropped at an abnormally high rate of more than 4,000 feet per minute before the flight crew pulled up …

‘Stop, stop!’ Southwest's Boeing 737 MAX 8 narrowly avoids collision with JetBlue E-190 | Watch
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Stop, stop!’ Southwest's Boeing 737 MAX 8 narrowly avoids collision with JetBlue E-190 | Watch

Hindustan Times  

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 had a close call with a JetBlue Airways Embraer E-190 Thursday morning. The JetBlue flight bound for Boston was forced to abort takeoff as the Southwest aircraft attempted to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport. A Southwest flight and JetBlue plane narrowly avoided a runway collision Southwest Boeing aircraft, JetBlue's E-190 …

Engine part falls off Boeing plane as Southwest Airlines flight takes off
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Engine part falls off Boeing plane as Southwest Airlines flight takes off

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Southwest flight 3695 was leaving Denver International Airport on Sunday morning at 8.15am when the engine’s cowling detached and hit …

Scary video shows Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 engine ripping apart during takeoff
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Scary video shows Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 engine ripping apart during takeoff

Hindustan Times  

A dramatic video has surfaced online showing the engine of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 tearing apart during takeoff. Southwest Airlines' Boeing engine cover rips apart Following a ground collision between a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 and a British Airways Airbus A350 at London's Heathrow Airport on April 7, a chilling video surfaced on X, showing the engine on the …

Engine cover falls off Southwest Boeing plane during takeoff in Denver, US
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Engine cover falls off Southwest Boeing plane during takeoff in Denver, US

Al Jazeera  

The Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 operated by Southwest Airlines landed safely after the incident. An engine cover fell off a Boeing plane and hit the plane’s wing flap during takeoff in Denver, the United States, officials have said, in the latest safety incident involving the beleaguered aircraft manufacturer. The Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver …

Southwest Airlines Plane Loses Engine Cover During Takeoff
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines Plane Loses Engine Cover During Takeoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another incident with a Boeing aircraft after a Southwest Airlines flight lost its engine cover during takeoff on Sunday. Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 was en route to Houston when its engine cowling came off and struck the wing flap around 8:15 a.m., forcing the flight to return to its origin point …

Terrifying moment Boeing engine cowling falls off and strikes wing flap during takeoff forcing Southwest jet to return to Denver International Airport
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Terrifying moment Boeing engine cowling falls off and strikes wing flap during takeoff forcing Southwest jet to return to Denver International Airport

Daily Mail  

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to the Denver International Airport early Sunday after the engine cowling fell off the Boeing 737 and hit the wing flap during takeoff. A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency return to the Denver Airport Sunday morning after a Boeing 737's engine bowling blew off shortly after takeoff The flight later departed …

American Airlines plane forced to land 250 miles into flight due to crack in windshield
1 year ago

American Airlines plane forced to land 250 miles into flight due to crack in windshield

The Independent  

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Terrifying mid-air near miss saw Alaska jet come within 250 feet of colliding with Skywest plane above Portland Airport, with air traffic controller heard urging plane to move
1 year, 5 months ago

Terrifying mid-air near miss saw Alaska jet come within 250 feet of colliding with Skywest plane above Portland Airport, with air traffic controller heard urging plane to move

Daily Mail  

Two commercial planes almost crashed shortly after one took off from Portland International Airport during a storm - and video of the dramatic near-miss has been caught on flight tracking video. YouTube channel VASAviation shows the nail-biting moment between an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 and a SkyWest plane that had just launched from the runway in northwest Oregon around 4.14pm …

Two planes abort landings in San Francisco after
1 year, 10 months ago

Two planes abort landings in San Francisco after

The Independent  

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United Airlines Flight Plunges 1,425 Feet, Passenger Recounts Scary Ordeal
2 years, 1 month ago

United Airlines Flight Plunges 1,425 Feet, Passenger Recounts Scary Ordeal

News 18  

A United Airlines flight from Hawaii’s Maui to San Francisco dropped to a level of 775 feet above the Pacific Ocean barely 21 seconds after take off, in an alarming incident in US aviation. ‘You start counting your blessings’ — A recent United flight taking off from Hawaii suddenly dropped 1,400 ft and nearly hit the ocean. The video was …

A United Airlines plane plunged 800 feet towards the Pacific Ocean after taking off from Maui
2 years, 1 month ago

A United Airlines plane plunged 800 feet towards the Pacific Ocean after taking off from Maui

Firstpost  

Washington: A United Airlines 777 flight took a steep nose dive after taking off from Maui in December. The plane plunged from 2,200 feet to 775 feet over the Pacific Ocean before recovering and continuing its path to San Francisco, officials confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. Williams told CNN the plane seemed to be flying normally at first, but …

Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii
2 years, 1 month ago

Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii

The Independent  

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Far from a shock, Southwest meltdown was ‘perfect storm’ of well-known vulnerabilities
2 years, 3 months ago

Far from a shock, Southwest meltdown was ‘perfect storm’ of well-known vulnerabilities

LA Times  

Theresa Matthews, 61, is happy to find her backpack, which contains her laptop and doctoral work materials. “We recognize falling short and sincerely apologize.” Michael Santoro, vice president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Assn., said Southwest has failed to invest in an updated software system used for flight routing and staffing, which is crucial to avoid continual problems. “This is …

Southwest Airlines cancels over 350 flights following major disruptions; passengers left stranded
3 years, 5 months ago

Southwest Airlines cancels over 350 flights following major disruptions; passengers left stranded

India TV News  

More than 350 flights of Southwest Airlines were cancelled on Monday, which left scores of passengers stranded and steaming from California to the East Coast. The widespread disruptions began shortly after the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, representing 9,000 pilots, asked a federal court on Friday to block the airline’s order that all employees get vaccinated. He instead blamed the chaos …

Boeing cargo plane crash-lands in ocean. Watch: How pilots were rescued
3 years, 8 months ago

Boeing cargo plane crash-lands in ocean. Watch: How pilots were rescued

Live Mint  

The trouble started minutes after a Boeing Co. 737 freighter lifted off from Honolulu for a nighttime cargo run to the nearby island of Maui. Minutes later, the controller said, “It looks like they went down in the water.” That triggered a dramatic rescue off the coast of Oahu, as two pilots who may have experienced a rare dual engine …

Southwest Airlines posts first operating loss in 11 years
4 years, 11 months ago

Southwest Airlines posts first operating loss in 11 years

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Southwest Airlines reported its first quarterly operating loss since the depths of the Great Recession 11 years ago. “We entered this crisis prepared with the US airline industry’s strongest balance sheet and most successful business model,” said CEO Gary Kelly. And we intend to emerge with ample liquidity.” “It just doesn’t pay to not have …

Southwest Airlines Nixes Boeing 737 Max Planes From Its Fleet Until April
5 years, 3 months ago

Southwest Airlines Nixes Boeing 737 Max Planes From Its Fleet Until April

NPR  

Southwest Airlines Nixes Boeing 737 Max Planes From Its Fleet Until April Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 6 p.m. ET Southwest Airlines — which operates more Boeing 737 Max planes than any other domestic carrier — will suspend the troubled jetliner type from its flight rotation for a …

Skydiving plane crashes in Hawaii killing all 11 aboard; aircraft was involved in midair mishap in California three years ago
5 years, 9 months ago

Skydiving plane crashes in Hawaii killing all 11 aboard; aircraft was involved in midair mishap in California three years ago

Firstpost  

A skydiving plane that crashed in Hawaii, killing 11 people, was involved in a terrifying midair incident three years ago in Northern California that prompted the 14 skydivers aboard to jump earlier than planned to safety Honolulu: A skydiving plane that crashed in Hawaii, killing 11 people, was involved in a terrifying midair incident three years ago in Northern California …

Hawaii crash: Skydiving aircraft goes down in ‘deadliest US civilian plane accident for 4 years’
5 years, 9 months ago

Hawaii crash: Skydiving aircraft goes down in ‘deadliest US civilian plane accident for 4 years’

The Independent  

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Engine problem forces Boeing 737 MAX being ferried to California to make emergency landing in Orlando
6 years ago

Engine problem forces Boeing 737 MAX being ferried to California to make emergency landing in Orlando

Firstpost  

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines made an emergency landing after experiencing an engine problem as it was being ferried from Florida to California Washington: A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines made an emergency landing Tuesday after experiencing an engine problem as it was being ferried from Florida to California, the US Federal Aviation …

What caused the Southwest Airlines tragedy and what are the risks of something similar happening again?
6 years, 11 months ago

What caused the Southwest Airlines tragedy and what are the risks of something similar happening again?

The Telegraph  

Questions still surround the tragic incident which took place on the Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 on Tuesday, the first fatal US airline accident since 2009, and the first ever for Southwest. Jennifer Riordan, 43, was on a Southwest Airline flight from New York to Dallas when a part of the engine shattered into the window and nearly sucked her out. …

Southwest Airlines plane forced into emergency landing after engine rips apart
8 years, 7 months ago

Southwest Airlines plane forced into emergency landing after engine rips apart

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