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Southwest Airlines Flight Drama: FAA Investigates Close Call Over Pacific Ocean

Aviation safety - Boeing 737 Max 8 - FAA investigation - Flight incidents - Southwest Airlines

Find out how a Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided disaster above the Pacific Ocean in this thrilling investigation.

Southwest Airlines recently made headlines as the FAA launched an investigation into a harrowing incident where one of their flights came perilously close to crashing into the Pacific Ocean near a Hawaiian island. The Boeing 737 Max 8 jet experienced a sudden drop, plunging within 400 feet above the ocean, prompting the flight crew to take swift action to avert disaster. The aborted landing attempt, which could have resulted in a catastrophic outcome, was described by a former pilot as a 'rollercoaster ride' due to the intense nature of the descent. This heart-stopping event has raised concerns about flight safety and the potential risks associated with such incidents. The FAA's probe into this incident is crucial to ensure the safety of future flights and passengers.

In a separate incident, Southwest Airlines faced yet another investigation as a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane reportedly performed a 'Dutch roll' in May, causing US regulators to delve deeper into the airline's safety protocols. The airline's safety standards are under scrutiny following these alarming events, highlighting the importance of stringent regulations in the aviation industry. The roller coaster-like motions experienced by the Southwest Airlines plane have left both passengers and aviation experts on edge, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in ensuring passenger safety. As investigations continue, Southwest Airlines must address any underlying issues to prevent similar incidents in the future, maintaining the trust and confidence of passengers and regulatory bodies alike.

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FAA investigating after Southwest plane plunged within 400 feet of ... (USA TODAY)

An investigation is underway after a Southwest Airlines flight plunged to 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean near a Hawaiian island this spring, ...

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Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean ... (The Independent)

Former pilot says aborted landing attempt would have felt like a 'rollercoaster ride'

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FAA investigates after Southwest plane drops to 'within 400ft' of ... (The Guardian)

News comes as US regulators investigate separate incident after Boeing 737 Max 8 plane did a 'Dutch roll' in May.

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The FAA is investigating a Southwest flight that came within 400 feet ... (Fortune)

The Boeing 737 Max 8 jet briefly dropped at an abnormally high rate of more than 4000 feet per minute before the flight crew pulled up to avoid disaster.

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FAA investigating Southwest flight that came close to crashing into ... (The Hill)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that plunged toward the ocean off the coast of a Hawaii island.

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FAA investigating after Southwest flight comes within 400 feet of ... (NBC Montana)

Southwest Flight 2786 was headed for Lihue when weather conditions prevented the plane from landing safely on Kauai.

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Southwest Airlines plane experiences roller coaster-type motions (FOX 46 Charlotte)

As first reported by Bloomberg, citing a memo that Southwest Airlines distributed to its pilots, a Boeing 737 Max 8 passenger plane plunged within 400 feet of ...

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Investigation launched after Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 ... (Sky News)

The jet plunged at a maximum descent rate of about 4400ft per minute off the coast of Hawaii before climbing back up to safety. It comes after a series of ...

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Southwest flight plunges to within 400 feet of ocean; FAA investigating (KIRO Seattle)

Authorities are investigating after a Southwest Airlines plane plunged midflight in April, coming within 400 feet of hitting the Pacific Ocean off the coast ...

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