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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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Southwest flight descends 475 feet to avoid 'midair collision' with Hawker Hunter

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Southwest Airlines Passengers Say Plane Avoided “Midair Collision”

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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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Plunge by Southwest flight heading to Las Vegas was to avoid another aircraft

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Passenger recounts the moment a Southwest Airlines flight plunged in response to nearby aircraft

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Recent ‘flightmare’ incidents may give air travelers pause

FAA data shows there have been at least 134 commercial airplane incidents so far this year. At least seven of these included near-misses.

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Passenger panic as Southwest jet plunges 500 feet in airspace near miss

A Southwest Airlines flight departing from Burbank Airport experienced a sudden mid-air drop of nearly 500 feet on Friday afternoon,

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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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Susan Solves It: Portable Charger Safety

ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury says checking your portable chargers for damage or swelling is crucial before traveling, and disposing of any unsafe devices.

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Southwest installs 'third set of eyes' in cockpit to boost safety

Southwest Airlines is outfitting its Boeing 737 fleet with new Honeywell software called "SmartRunway SmartLanding" that alerts pilots to runway risks, aiming to prevent disaster before it happens.