Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Southwest Flight Dives to Avoid Collision, Two Flight Attendants Injured
A Southwest Airlines plane had to quickly drop its altitude after taking off to avoid another plane.
The pilots received a warning and made a sudden move, causing the plane to descend rapidly.
Two flight attendants were hurt by the abrupt maneuver.
The plane landed safely in Las Vegas.
The FAA is looking into what happened to understand why the planes got so close.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank made a sharp descent to avoid a potential mid-air collision.
The incident occurred shortly after takeoff on Friday.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737, bound for Las Vegas.
The plane came close to a British-built Hawker Hunter fighter jet.
Two flight attendants were injured during the evasive maneuver.
- Who
- Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 crew and passengers.
- What
- Southwest Flight 1496 descended sharply to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a military aircraft.
- When
- Shortly after takeoff on Friday.
- Where
- Departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport, headed to Las Vegas.
- Why
- Pilots took evasive action after receiving alerts warning of close proximity to another aircraft.
Passengers/Safety Advocates
FAA/Airline
Severity and Causes
Passengers/Safety Advocates
Passengers experienced a sudden and potentially dangerous descent.
FAA/Airline
The FAA and airline are investigating the cause and potential risks.
- Airline
- Southwest Airlines
- Flight Number
- 1496
- Departure Airport
- Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Arrival Airport
- Las Vegas
- Injured
- Two flight attendants
- Second Aircraft
- Hawker Hunter
- Investigation
- FAA
Sources
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