FAA investigating extremely close call between 2 Southwest planes in Nashville
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Key Points:
- The FAA is investigating a near-collision incident between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport, where the planes came within 500 feet vertically of each other.
- The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. when Southwest Flight 507, facing gusty winds, executed a precautionary go-around and was subsequently directed by air traffic control into the path of another Southwest flight taking off from a parallel runway.
- Both flight crews responded to onboard collision alerts, which are among the most serious warnings pilots can receive, indicating an imminent risk of collision.
- Flight 507 safely landed after the go-around, and Flight 1152 continued its takeoff without further incident.
- Southwest Airlines praised the professionalism of its pilots and emphasized that safety remains their top priority.
