Pilot's Reflex Prevented a Disaster
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February 26, 2025 05:30
chicago, usa - A Southwest Airlines passenger plane narrowly avoids collision with a private jet on the runway in Chicago, thanks to the pilot's quick reflexes.
Close Call at Chicago Airport
A Southwest Airlines passenger plane narrowly avoided a collision with a private jet on the runway at Chicago's Midway International Airport. The incident, captured on video, shows the passenger plane veering off the runway to avoid the jet, preventing a potential disaster. Despite air traffic control instructing the jet pilot to hold off the runway twice, the pilot did not comply, leading to the close call. The passenger plane safely landed after the incident, while the private jet continued to Knoxville, Tennessee. This event serves as a reminder of the importance of pilot reflexes in preventing aviation disasters.