Summary
A Southwest Airlines flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Las Vegas dropped nearly 500 feet shortly after takeoff to avoid a potential midair collision. The plane was responding to alerts about another aircraft in the same airspace. No passengers were injured, but a flight attendant received minor injuries, and the flight continued to Las Vegas without further issues.
Key Facts
- A Southwest Airlines flight had a near-miss with another aircraft on its way to Las Vegas.
- The incident occurred after taking off from Hollywood Burbank Airport.
- The plane had to drop almost 500 feet to avoid a collision.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
- Flight tracking data showed the plane was at 14,100 feet and dropped to 13,600 feet.
- No passengers were injured, but one flight attendant had minor injuries.
- The flight landed safely in Las Vegas.
