A major aviation disaster was narrowly avoided at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after a Southwest Airlines pilot swiftly averted a collision with a private jet on the runway.
HYDERABAD: A major aviation disaster was narrowly avoided at Chicago’s Midway International Airport when two aircraft came dangerously close to colliding. The quick reflexes of a Southwest Airlines pilot prevented a potential catastrophe.
Southwest Airlines Flight Encounters Private Jet on Runway
The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 8:50 AM when Southwest Airlines Flight 2504, arriving from Omaha, was preparing to land at Midway International Airport. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, a private jet unexpectedly crossed its path.
Realizing the imminent danger, the Southwest Airlines pilot immediately initiated a takeoff, preventing a possible collision. The prompt decision is believed to have averted a serious accident.
Viral Footage of the Close Call
Eyewitnesses captured the tense moments on video, and the footage has since gone viral on social media. The near-miss has sparked discussions about airport safety and air traffic control protocols at busy terminals like Midway.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but aviation experts emphasize the importance of strict adherence to runway clearance protocols to prevent such close calls in the future.
