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Southwest flight plummets, injuring flight attendants

Southwest flight plummets, injuring flight attendants

Summary

A Southwest Airlines flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Las Vegas suddenly dropped in altitude shortly after takeoff. This rapid descent was due to an alert about a possible collision with another aircraft, injuring two flight attendants. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • A Southwest Airlines flight rapidly descended soon after leaving Los Angeles.
  • The descent was to avoid a possible collision with another plane.
  • Two flight attendants were injured during the event.
  • The FAA is investigating the incident.
  • Passengers noted the plane nearly collided with another aircraft.
  • Stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore was a passenger on the flight.
  • The plane safely landed in Las Vegas despite the scare.
  • The near-miss follows a similar incident less than a week prior.
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