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Observer
3 days ago
- Business
- Observer
US passenger Plane dives to avoid a 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, as passengers described flying out of their seats. Minutes after taking off from Burbank, California, the flight dropped by hundreds of feet (several dozen meters) according to flight tracking websites. American stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore said in an X post that he and "plenty of people flew out of their seats & bumped heads on the ceiling" as the flight "aggressively" dove midair. The pilot of Southwest Flight 1496 informed passengers that the maneuver was necessary to avoid a collision with another plane. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was "investigating the incident."Southwestern Airlines said its crew "responded to two onboard traffic alerts Friday afternoon... requiring them to climb and descend to comply with the alerts." "The flight continued to Las Vegas, where it landed uneventfully," the airline said, adding that it was "engaged" with the customers were reported to be injured. Still, two flight attendants were "being treated for injuries," according to the airline's statement. The flight was in the same airspace, near Burbank, as a Hawker Hunter Mk 58 fighter jet, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. US media reported the Hawker Hunter jet was privately owned. The incident raises further questions about aviation safety in the United States, following a series of accidents and near-misses in recent months. In January, a mid-air collision between a commercial aircraft approaching Ronald Reagan Airport near downtown Washington and a military helicopter killed 67 people. In May, US President Donald Trump's administration announced plans to overhaul its "antiquated" air traffic control system, which suffers from a shortage of controllers in FAA-managed towers. The government has laid off hundreds of FAA employees as part of its plan to slash the federal workforce.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Jet drops 500 feet to avoid mid-air collision, flyer says 'tower of terror ride'
Passengers on Southwest Flight 1496, travelling from Burbank, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday experienced a sudden and steep descent shortly after takeoff when the aircraft took evasive action to avoid a potential mid-air collision, according to passengers and airline passenger, Caitlin Burdi, described the incident as alarming, as per Fox News report. 'About 10 minutes into the flight, we plummeted pretty within two seconds, it felt like the Tower of Terror ride. We fell 20 to 30 feet in the air,' she said. 'The screaming, it was terrifying. We really thought we were heading into a crash.'advertisementBurdi added that the pilot later addressed passengers, saying the aircraft had narrowly avoided a collision with another plane and had to make an emergency descent due to a temporary loss of contact with air traffic control. "It was absolutely terrifying," Burdi said in an on-camera interview. "I just remember him saying, 'What just happened was we almost collided with another plane, and I had to make the emergency attempt to go under because we lost service with the air traffic controller.'" Fox News (@FoxNews) July 25, 2025Two flight attendants were injured during the incident and are currently receiving medical care. No passenger injuries were officially Flight 1496, bound for Las Vegas, briefly descended by nearly 500 feet, according to a Reuters report. The aircraft later continued its journey and landed without further marks the second such incident involving a US commercial aircraft within a week and appears to be the fourth case involving military aircraft since to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the airline, the crew received cockpit alerts warning of nearby traffic in close proximity. In response, the pilots performed vertical manoeuvres, both climbing and descending, to avoid potential other aircraft involved was identified by flight tracking service Flightradar24 as a Hawker Hunter, a British-built fighter jet. The two planes came within 4.86 miles laterally and 350 feet vertically of each FAA has launched an investigation. The US Air Force and Department of Defence have not commented on the presence of the military aircraft near Hollywood Burbank to a statement from Southwest Airlines, the crew responded to 'two onboard traffic alerts' during takeoff, which required immediate changes in altitude in compliance with standard collision-avoidance on July 18, a SkyWest Airlines jet operating as a Delta Connection flight from Minneapolis reported a near miss with a US Air Force B-52 bomber during approach to Minot International Airport in North Dakota. The SkyWest flight landed safely and the FAA is currently investigating the Air Force stated that the B-52 crew had been in communication with local air traffic control during a ceremonial flyover for the North Dakota State Fair, but that tower personnel did not inform them of the incoming commercial the Minot control tower is operated by a private contractor, not the a separate incident under investigation, on March 28, a Delta Airbus A319 and four Air Force T-38 jets came into close proximity near Reagan Washington National Airport. The military aircraft were en route to perform a ceremonial flyover at Arlington National focus on airspace coordination between civilian and military aircraft has increased since January 29, when an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet near Reagan National Airport, resulting in 67 fatalities.- Ends IN THIS STORY#United States of America
9 News
3 days ago
- 9 News
Passengers evacuated from plane onto runway after landing gear issue
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here More than 150 passengers on an American Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport on Saturday were evacuated onto the runway after a "possible landing gear incident" left one person injured and sparked a fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. After the Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a "maintenance issue" involving an aircraft tire prior to take-off, emergency personnel at the airport and the Denver Fire Department responded to the issue and those on board were evacuated on the runway, according to American Airlines and Denver International Airport. The evacuation is the latest in a string of alarming aviation incidents at Denver International Airport, the sixth busiest airport in the world. More than 150 passengers on an American Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport on Saturday were evacuated onto the runway. (CNN/Supplied) In March, dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire. A month later, a United Airlines plane hit an animal on take-off and shot out fire. On Saturday, passengers on the plane, which was departing to Miami International Airport with 173 passengers and six crew members, panicked when they heard a loud bang and saw flames before being evacuated on a slide attached to the plane. The combination of blown tires and the deceleration of the plane during braking resulted in a brake fire that was extinguished by the Denver Fire Department, according to American Airlines. "All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team. We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologise to our customers for their experience," the airline said. Five people were evaluated at the scene, and another person was evaluated at a gate and taken to the hospital with a minor injury, according to the airport and airline. After the Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a "maintenance issue" involving an aircraft tire prior to take-off, emergency personnel at the airport and the Denver Fire Department responded to the issue and those on board were evacuated on the runway, according to American Airlines and Denver International Airport. (Getty) The plane had been scheduled to depart from the gate at 1.12pm local time, according to FlightAware, and the incident occurred around 2.45pm, the FAA said. FlightAware data shows 240 flights out of Denver International Airport were delayed as of Saturday evening. Customers will depart to Miami on a replacement plane later today, according to the airline. The FAA is investigating the incident. A privately owned Hawker Hunter fighter jet crossed less than two miles in front of a Boeing 737 plane within a few hundred feet of its altitude, according to the flight tracking site Flightradar24. Shay Armistead, a 17-year-old passenger from Minturn, Colorado, who was headed to Santiago, Chile, for a ski trip with her club team, said Saturday's ordeal was "kind of traumatising." The evacuation comes a day after a harrowing moment for passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight. (Getty) As the plane moved down the runway, passengers heard a loud bang and believed the tire popped, Armistead said. "The plane started vibrating and shaking really bad," she told CNN. "We started tilting to the left side of the runway, and then we heard the sound of the wind from them lifting up the brakes of the plane and slamming on them really hard." Just a few seats down, Armistead's teammate, 16-year-old Margaret Gustafson, had a clear view out of the window and saw the maintenance issue, she said. Gustafson said she knew something was wrong when she saw flames coming out from under the plane. "That's when I started fully panicking," she said. When she heard a big boom, Gustafson was unsure where the noise came from. "Some of us just thought we hit something and then we started really swerving on the runway," Gustafson said. "I personally grabbed my friend's hand who was in front of me because we didn't really know what was going on." The scary moment was met by immense panic among passengers. "One passenger was screaming, 'We're all gonna die,'" Armistead said. "Another passenger was not sitting down and cooperating, and so it was kind of just a lot of panic." Passengers lined up the back of the plane, where they slid down the slide attached to the plane, Armistead said. The entire evacuation process took about 10 to 15 minutes, she recalled. Although their ski trip plans were derailed, the teammates' flight was rescheduled to tomorrow morning. USA USA plane accident Airport Travel World aviation CONTACT US
7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Passengers evacuated from plane onto Denver runway after landing gear issue sparked fire and left one injured
More than 150 passengers on an American Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport Saturday were evacuated onto the runway after a 'possible landing gear incident' left one person injured and sparked a fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. After the Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a 'maintenance issue' involving an aircraft tire prior to takeoff, emergency personnel at the airport and the Denver Fire Department responded to the issue and those on board were evacuated on the runway, according to American Airlines and Denver International Airport. The evacuation is the latest in a string of alarming aviation incidents at Denver International Airport – the sixth-busiest airport in the world. In March, dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire. A month later, a United Airlines plane hit an animal on takeoff and shot out fire. On Saturday, passengers on the plane, which was departing to Miami International Airport with 173 passengers and six crew members, panicked when they heard a loud bang and saw flames before being evacuated on a slide attached to the plane. The combination of blown tires and the deceleration of the plane during braking resulted in a brake fire that was extinguished by the Denver Fire Department, according to American Airlines. 'All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team. We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologise to our customers for their experience,' the airline said. Five people were evaluated at the scene, and another person was evaluated at a gate and taken to the hospital with a minor injury, according to the airport and airline. The plane had been scheduled to depart from the gate at 1:12pm local time, according to FlightAware, and the incident occurred around 2:45pm, the FAA said. FlightAware data shows 240 flights out of Denver International Airport were delayed as of Saturday evening. Customers will depart to Miami on a replacement plane later today, according to the airline. The FAA is investigating the incident. The evacuation comes a day after a harrowing moment for passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight. A privately owned Hawker Hunter fighter jet crossed less than two miles in front of a Boeing 737 plane within a few hundred feet of its altitude, according to the flight tracking site Flightradar24. Passengers heard a loud bang during 'traumatising' incident Shay Armistead, a 17-year-old passenger from Minturn, Colorado, who was headed to Santiago, Chile, for a ski trip with her club team, said Saturday's ordeal was 'kind of traumatising.' As the plane moved down the runway, passengers heard a loud bang and believed the tire popped, Armistead said. 'The plane started vibrating and shaking really bad,' she said. 'We started tilting to the left side of the runway, and then we heard the sound of the wind from them lifting up the brakes of the plane and slamming on them really hard.' Just a few seats down, Armistead's teammate, 16-year-old Margaret Gustafson, had a clear view out of the window and saw the maintenance issue, she said. Gustafson said she knew something was wrong when she saw flames coming out from under the plane. 'That's when I started fully panicking,' she said. When she heard a big boom, Gustafson was unsure where the noise came from. 'Some of us just thought we hit something and then we started really swerving on the runway,' Gustafson said. 'I personally grabbed my friend's hand who was in front of me because we didn't really know what was going on.' The scary moment was met by immense panic among passengers. 'One passenger was screaming, 'We're all gonna die,'' Armistead said. 'Another passenger was not sitting down and cooperating, and so it was kind of just a lot of panic.' Passengers lined up the back of the plane, where they slid down the slide attached to the plane, Armistead said. The entire evacuation process took about 10 to 15 minutes, she recalled. Although their ski trip plans were derailed, the teammates' flight was rescheduled to tomorrow morning.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
What caused American Airlines flight's wheels to catch fire, forcing evacuations at Denver airport
An American Airlines flight faced a dramatic incident at Denver International Airport (DEN) on Saturday, when its left main landing gear caught fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. Flight AA3023, bound for Miami, was on the runway shortly after takeoff when the fire was first spotted. Passengers and crew members were evacuated safely via emergency slides as smoke billowed beneath the aircraft. American Airlines flight's wheels caught on fire at Denver Airport(via REUTERS) Authorities reported one minor injury, and all 173 passengers and six crew members are accounted for, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Read More: Who is Estes Carter Thompson III? American Airlines flight attendant jailed for filming girls The incident unfolded around 2:45 PM local time when DEN first responders and the Denver Fire Department were alerted to flames emanating from the American Airlines flight's wheels. The fire also prompted a short-lived ground stop at the airport. Videos circulating online show passengers sliding out and standing on the runway amid thick smoke, with fire crews quickly extinguishing the blaze. Read More: Man offers $100 to sit in cockpit, goes on wild rant on American Airlines flight - Hindustan Times Watch American Airlines hints at cause American Airlines, in a statement, said that the aircraft 'experienced a maintenance issue' with a tire on the landing gear just before taking off. 'All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team,' the statement added. Read More: Radar video shows moment Southwest flight avoided mid-air crash with Hawker Hunter- Watch This follows a similar March incident in Denver, involving an American Airlines Boeing 737 engine fire. 'People still taking their sh*t in an aircraft emergency has gotta be the biggest selfish thing ever Video if American Airlines emergency at Denver today,' one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. 'This is becoming routine for airline travel. This is American Airlines in Denver. Rear wheels blew,' another one added.
