Southwest Airlines Plane Avoids Collision with Private Jet at Chicago Midway

Southwest Airlines Plane Avoids Collision with Private Jet at Chicago Midway

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a runway collision with a private jet at Chicago Midway International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The incident occurred when the private aircraft entered the runway without authorization, forcing Southwest Flight 2504 to perform a go-around maneuver to prevent a potential disaster.

In a statement, Southwest Airlines confirmed that the crew followed standard safety procedures, allowing the plane to land safely without incident.

The FAA has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the runway incursion and prevent similar occurrences in the future.