Southwest Flight Nosedives to Avoid Mid-Air Collision
VASAviation -July 26, 20251 min70,710 views
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- ✈️ Southwest flight SWA1496 experienced a sudden nosedive shortly after takeoff from Burbank to Las Vegas on July 25, 2025.
- ⚠️ The maneuver was executed to avoid a mid-air collision with other traffic.
Passenger and Crew Impact
- 💥 The abrupt dive caused passengers to be thrown from their seats towards the ceiling.
- 🤕 Two flight attendants sustained injuries as a result of the sudden, extreme maneuver.
Flight Details and Context
- 📈 The aircraft was climbing through 15,000 feet and complying with a traffic advisory.
- 🔊 Audio recordings capture the communication between the pilots and air traffic control during this critical phase of flight.
- 📡 Radar visuals and ADS-B data were used to reconstruct the event, though synchronization with ATC audio may not be exact.
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