Near Miss Incident at Chicago's Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight aborted its landing after nearly colliding with another plane crossing the runway at Chicago’s Midway Airport. The incident prompted an FAA investigation and highlighted the importance of safety procedures in aviation.
Key Points
- Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 aborted landing to avoid collision
- FAA investigating the incident
- Highlighting the importance of safety procedures in aviation
Pros
- Swift action by the Southwest Airlines crew to perform a precautionary go-around
- FAA opening an investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future
Cons
- Risk of potential collision due to unauthorized plane crossing the runway