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Taser Discovery Delays Southwest Airlines Flight 28 Takeoff

3/14/2026

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A civilian-model taser was found before takeoff on Southwest Airlines Flight 28 from Houston to Dallas, prompting deplaning.
The pilot was alerted after the taser was reported to Transportation Security Administration (TSA), triggering screenings.
Passengers were escorted through the terminals and re-boarded about two and a half hours later.
The taser did not belong to any crew member or law enforcement, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declined to comment.

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A civilian-model taser was found before takeoff on Southwest Airlines Flight 28 from Houston to Dallas, prompting deplaning.
The pilot was alerted after the taser was reported to Transportation Security Administration (TSA), triggering screenings.
Passengers were escorted through the terminals and re-boarded about two and a half hours later.
The taser did not belong to any crew member or law enforcement, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declined to comment.