2 Planes Nearly Collide at Airport in US; Incident Caught on Camera
In a terrifying close call, two planes nearly collided at the Midway International Airport in Chicago on Tuesday, with a video of the incident surfacing online. The incident has raised concerns about air safety and the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures.
According to reports, a Southwest Airlines flight was preparing to land on Runway 13C at Midway International Airport when a private jet entered the runway without authorization. The Southwest Airlines flight, which was carrying over 150 passengers, had to perform a go-around to prevent a potentially catastrophic collision.
The incident occurred at around 3:30 pm local time on Tuesday, and a video of the close call has been shared on social media. The video shows the Southwest Airlines plane, a Boeing 737, approaching the runway when the private jet suddenly appears in the frame, heading straight for the commercial airliner.
The video, which has been viewed millions of times, shows the pilots of the Southwest Airlines plane quickly reacting to the situation, pulling up just in time to avoid a collision. The private jet, a Cessna 525 CitationJet, can be seen banking hard to the left, narrowly avoiding a collision with the commercial airliner.
The incident has sparked concerns about air safety and the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures. In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that an investigation into the incident is underway.
“This incident highlights the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures and protocols to ensure the safety of all aircraft and passengers,” said an FAA spokesperson.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has also launched an investigation into the incident. The NTSB is an independent agency that investigates transportation accidents, including those involving aircraft.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of private aircraft operating at commercial airports. Private aircraft are not subject to the same strict safety regulations as commercial airliners, and some have raised concerns that this could lead to a higher risk of accidents.
However, the FAA and other aviation authorities have stressed that private aircraft are still subject to strict safety regulations and that the incident highlights the importance of following these regulations.
The pilot of the private jet, who has not been named, has been reported to be a licensed pilot with thousands of hours of flying experience. However, it is not clear why the pilot entered the runway without authorization or what may have caused the pilot to lose situational awareness.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of air traffic control in preventing the collision. Air traffic controllers play a critical role in ensuring the safe movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air, and some have questioned whether air traffic controllers may have played a role in preventing the collision.
However, the FAA has stressed that air traffic controllers followed standard procedures and protocols in handling the incident. The FAA has also launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether air traffic controllers may have played a role in preventing the collision.
In conclusion, the incident at Midway International Airport highlights the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures and protocols to ensure the safety of all aircraft and passengers. The incident also raises concerns about the safety of private aircraft operating at commercial airports and the role of air traffic control in preventing collisions.
As we move forward, it is important that we continue to prioritize air safety and work to prevent incidents like this from occurring in the future.
