Near Mid-Air Collision: Helicopter and Southwest Plane at Cleveland Airport

Incident Overview

• ⚠️ A Southwest Airlines flight and a helicopter came dangerously close to a mid-air collision near Cleveland Airport.
• 🎯 The helicopter was reportedly searching for something in the area at a low altitude.

Air Traffic Control Communication

• 💬 Air traffic control provided traffic advisories to both aircraft, including the helicopter's position and altitude.
• ✈️ The Southwest flight was initially cleared to land on runway 6 left.

Resolution and Go-Around

• 🚨 The Southwest pilot reported having the helicopter in sight and requested to maintain separation.
• 📈 When the situation escalated, the Southwest flight executed a go-around due to a resolution advisory (RA).
• 🛫 The aircraft were instructed to maintain specific altitudes and headings to ensure safe separation after the go-around.