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Southwest Airlines passenger plane dives to avoid mid-air collision

A Southwest Airlines flight plunged mid-air on Friday to avoid colliding with another aircraft while en route to Las Vegas, injuring two flight attendants.

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Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert "midair collision"

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Shocking Plunge by Southwest Flight From Southern California Was to Avoid Another Aircraft

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Southwest Airlines Flight Headed to Las Vegas Takes Dramatic Plunge in Response to Nearby Aircraft

Two Southwest Airlines flight attendants are being treated for injuries after a passenger jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday, the air...

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Two Southwest Flight Attendants Hurt After Jet Dives to Avoid Mid-Air Collision

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2 Southwest Airlines flight attendants hurt after plane plunges to avoid collision

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Southwest flight plunges in response to nearby aircraft

Southwest said the flight continued to Las Vegas, “where it landed uneventfully.”

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Two Southwest flight attendants injured after jet dives to avoid collision

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Southwest Airlines jet plunges 300 feet, passengers thrown from seats

Susan Solves It: Portable Charger Safety

Southwest Airlines has implemented new rules requiring passengers to keep portable chargers visible while in use, following numerous in-flight fire incidents related to lithium-ion batteries.

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Southwest Flight to Santa Barbara Faced Engine Failure, Made U-Turn Back to Vegas

On July 10, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight WN4563, a Boeing 737‑8H4, departed from Las Vegas (LAS) bound for Santa Barbara (SBA). Minutes after takeoff, the crew declared an emergency due to a left‑engine failure. Promptly returning to LAS, the aircraft landed safely.

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NTSB urges changes following Boeing 737 MAX engine issue

The NTSB issued an “urgent safety recommendation” related to the engine on the 737 MAX after two incidents where smoke entered the cabin.