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Southwest Flight Plunges 475 Feet, FAA Launches Investigation

7/26/2025

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A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas plunged 475 feet shortly after takeoff to dodge a nearby Hawker Hunter aircraft, leaving two flight attendants injured. This alarming incident has sparked an FAA investigation, igniting fresh worries about aviation safety. Thankfully, the flight landed safely in Las Vegas, but the close call has left many shaken.

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A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas plunged 475 feet shortly after takeoff to dodge a nearby Hawker Hunter aircraft, leaving two flight attendants injured. This alarming incident has sparked an FAA investigation, igniting fresh worries about aviation safety. Thankfully, the flight landed safely in Las Vegas, but the close call has left many shaken.