Near-Collision at Chicago Midway Airport

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Near-collision between a commercial flight and a private plane at Chicago Midway Airport. Southwest Airlines flight performed a go-around maneuver to avoid the private jet on the runway.

Key Points

  • Southwest Flight 2504 from Omaha, Nebraska, landed safely after a precautionary maneuver
  • FAA investigating the incident of the private jet entering the runway without authorization
  • Recent air travel incidents include emergency landings and collisions

Pros

  • Southwest Airlines crew followed safety procedures
  • No injuries reported in the incident

Cons

  • Incident involving a private jet entering the runway without authorization
  • Concerning trend of recent air travel incidents in the U.S.