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Southwest Flight Nearly Takes Off from Taxiway, No Injuries

3/23/2025

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Story summary

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided disaster at Orlando International Airport when it almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway. Pilot John William Tenney raised concerns about the crew's judgment, highlighting the critical differences between the two. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and passengers were promptly rebooked as the airline cooperates with investigations.

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Story summary

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided disaster at Orlando International Airport when it almost took off from a taxiway instead of the runway. Pilot John William Tenney raised concerns about the crew's judgment, highlighting the critical differences between the two. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and passengers were promptly rebooked as the airline cooperates with investigations.