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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Video: Near miss for Southwest Airlines flight landing in Chicago

The moment a Southwest Airlines plane was involved in a near-miss with a private jet at Chicago Midway Airport as it attempted to land on Tuesday, 25 February, was caught on video.

Airport webcam footage showed Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 and a small Flexjet aircraft.

The smaller plane went back up into the air to avoid a collision.

Southwest said the plane landed safely after the crew performed a precautionary go-around “to avoid a possible conflict with another aircraft that entered the runway.”

A Flexjet spokesperson said: "We are aware of the occurrence today in Chicago.

“Flexjet adheres to the highest safety standards and we are conducting a thorough investigation. Any action to rectify and ensure the highest safety standards will be taken."

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