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Southwest Flight From California To Nevada Plunges After Near-Miss Alert, Injuring 2

Passengers Describe Terrifying Drop as Pilot Averts Potential Collision Over Southern California A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas from Hollywood Burbank Airport experienced a dramatic and sudden descent shortly after takeoff on Friday,

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Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft

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Southwest flight descends 475 feet to avoid 'midair collision' with Hawker Hunter

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Southwest Airlines Flight Headed to Las Vegas Takes Dramatic Plunge in Response to Nearby Aircraft

Two Southwest Airlines flight attendants are being treated for injuries after a passenger jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday, the air...

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Flight headed to Las Vegas plunges in response to nearby aircraft

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2 Southwest Airlines flight attendants hurt after plane plunges to avoid collision

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Passenger panic as Southwest jet plunges 500 feet in airspace near miss

A Southwest Airlines flight departing from Burbank Airport experienced a sudden mid-air drop of nearly 500 feet on Friday afternoon,

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Southwest Flight to Santa Barbara Faced Engine Failure, Made U-Turn Back to Vegas

On July 10, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight WN4563, a Boeing 737‑8H4, departed from Las Vegas (LAS) bound for Santa Barbara (SBA). Minutes after takeoff, the crew declared an emergency due to a left‑engine failure. Promptly returning to LAS, the aircraft landed safely.

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Susan Solves It: Portable Charger Safety

ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury says checking your portable chargers for damage or swelling is crucial before traveling, and disposing of any unsafe devices.