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Southwest Flight 1243 Loses Tire Pressure, Smoke at Midway

8/4/2026

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Southwest Airlines flight 1243 lost air pressure in its nose-gear tires while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport around 7 a.m. Monday.
Chicago fire officials reported smoke near the gear, activated EMS Plan 1 and sent five ambulances, though no injuries occurred.
Mechanics replaced the deflated tires and towed the aircraft to the gate.
Southwest Airlines apologized and said safety of customers and employees is its top priority.

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Southwest Airlines flight 1243 lost air pressure in its nose-gear tires while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport around 7 a.m. Monday.
Chicago fire officials reported smoke near the gear, activated EMS Plan 1 and sent five ambulances, though no injuries occurred.
Mechanics replaced the deflated tires and towed the aircraft to the gate.
Southwest Airlines apologized and said safety of customers and employees is its top priority.