Shocking Footage Captures Southwest Plane’s Near-Collision With Private Jet During Chicago Landing

Earlier on February 25, at approximately 8:50 AM local time, Southwest Flight 2504 was making its approach to land at Chicago Midway International Airport after a journey from Omaha, Nebraska.

At the same time, a private jet—a Bombardier Challenger 350—was on the runway preparing for takeoff, heading toward Knoxville, Tennessee, according to FlightRadar24.

Warning: The footage depicts a close call between two aircraft, which some viewers may find distressing.

According to CNN, Southwest reported that the flight crew had to perform a go-around maneuver to avoid a collision.

Fortunately, after executing the go-around, the Southwest jet successfully landed at the airport without further complications.

A representative from Southwest Airlines told CNN: “The crew followed safety procedures and the flight landed without incident. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees.” 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into this near-miss. This incident adds to a series of aviation-related events the FAA has been reviewing in recent weeks.

Southwest said the plane landed ‘safely’Scott Olson/Getty Images