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News in English (USA) / 25.02.2025 / 21:00

Close Call at Chicago Midway Airport Raises Safety Concerns

A Southwest Airlines flight experienced a terrifying near-collision with a private jet while attempting to land at Chicago Midway Airport. Flight 2504, arriving from Omaha, Nebraska, was forced to abort its landing after pilots spotted the unauthorized jet crossing the runway seconds before touchdown. Video footage of the incident, which has raised fresh concerns about air travel safety, captures the dramatic moment as the Southwest plane narrowly avoided disaster, managing to rise just in time. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely after executing a go-around maneuver. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified of the incident, highlighting ongoing issues regarding runway safety at the airport.
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