A Southwest Airlines plane and a private jet had a close call at Chicago Midway Airport on Tuesday morning, forcing the flight crew to perform a go-around to avoid a potential incident.
Southwest Flight 2504, arriving from Omaha, Nebraska, safely landed after maneuvering to avoid the other aircraft on the runway, the airline confirmed to multiple media outlets.
Why It Matters
The incident follows a series of significant events in the aviation industry in 2025. On January 29, a catastrophic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., involving American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ700, and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Tragically, all 67 people aboard both aircraft died, making it the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 24 years.
The Trump administration, through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), cut about 400 probationary employees from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including those in roles that support safety inspectors and airport operations.
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Southwest Plane and Private Jet Nearly Collide at Chicago Midway Airport
- by: Gabe Whisnant and Jesus Mesa
- 2025-02-25
- Source:
News Week
- 02/26/2025
