File photograph of a Southwest Airways airplane. | Picture credit score: AP
A bullet struck the physique of a Southwest Airways airplane getting ready to take off from a Dallas airport, forcing the cancellation of the Friday afternoon flight (Nov. 15, 2024), the airline mentioned.
No accidents had been reported and police had been contacted after the bullet hit the suitable aspect of the airplane, slightly below the flight deck. On the time, the crew of Flight 2494 was getting ready the airplane for takeoff from Dallas Love Discipline Airport, Southwest mentioned in an announcement.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was “hit by gunfire close to the cockpit” round 8:30 p.m. whereas taxiing forward of the flight to Indianapolis Worldwide Airport. The airplane returned to the gate and passengers exited, the Federal Aviation Administration mentioned in an announcement.
The airplane was faraway from service, based on the airline, which mentioned it will present one other flight for passengers.
Dallas Love Discipline Airport mentioned in a social media publish that the Dallas Police Division responded and Runway 13R/31L was closed, however reported later Friday evening with “minimal impression” on airport operations. facility.
Printed – Nov 16, 2024 09:35 pm IST
