Southwest Airlines Flight Cleared for Landing After Avoiding Collision with Business Jet at Chicago Midway
A Southwest flight performed a go-around after a business jet entered the runway unauthorized, prompting FAA and NTSB investigations into rising aviation safety issues.
Overview
On February 25, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 had to abort its landing at Midway Airport due to a business jet crossing the runway without clearance. The Boeing 737-800, arriving from Omaha, performed a precautionary go-around maneuver after the approach, where audio recordings captured the pilot's surprise at the near-miss. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations into the incident as a part of ongoing concerns over runway incursions and aviation safety, considering recent accidents. Flexjet, the owner of the business jet, stated it is also conducting a thorough investigation.
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Analysis
- Both Delta and Southwest Airlines incidents raised serious safety concerns in the aviation industry, highlighting the need for stringent oversight.
- FAA investigations are underway to determine the causes of these incidents, amid growing concerns over aviation safety standards.
- These events have prompted discussions about the adequacy of current safety protocols and personnel cuts at the FAA.
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The Southwest Airlines flight aborted its landing due to a business jet entering the runway without clearance, prompting a precautionary go-around maneuver to avoid a collision.
This incident contributes to growing concerns about aviation safety, particularly regarding runway incursions, following a series of recent aviation incidents in North America.
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