Southwest pilot said flight plunged to avoid another aircraft
The incident occurred about six minutes after Southwest flight 1496 took off from Hollywood Burbank Airport in Los Angeles County.
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2 developments- Jul 25, 2025Southwest flight abruptly descends to avoid 'mid-air collision' with another plane
- Jul 26, 2025Southwest pilot said flight plunged to avoid another aircraft
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2 viewpointsShocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
Southwest Airlines flight takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft
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7 viewpointsSouthwest flight out of Burbank abruptly descends to avoid mid-air crash with other plane
Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
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5 viewpointsSouthwest pilot said flight plunged to avoid another aircraft
Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
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