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‘Terrifying’: Southwest Airlines flight dives to avoid mid-air crash; 2 crew members injured

IndiaTimes Saturday, 26 July 2025 ()
A Southwest Airlines flight rapidly descended 475 feet shortly after takeoff from Hollywood Burbank Airport to avert a potential mid-air collision with a Hawker Hunter aircraft. The incident, which occurred approximately six minutes into the flight, led to injuries for two flight attendants. Passengers described a terrifying experience, with some likening the sudden drop to an amusement park ride.
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News video: ‘Passengers Flew Out Of Their Seats’ As Southwest Flight 1496 Nosedives To Avoid Midair Collision

‘Passengers Flew Out Of Their Seats’ As Southwest Flight 1496 Nosedives To Avoid Midair Collision 03:24

 Panic erupted aboard Southwest Flight 1496 when the aircraft took a terrifying nosedive just minutes after takeoff from Burbank, California, en route to Las Vegas. Passengers described being thrown from their seats as the plane dropped 20 to 30 feet to avoid a potential mid-air collision. Screams...

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