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Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert "midair collision"

Two attendants were hurt on Friday during an emergency maneuver on a Southwest flight departing Hollywood Burbank Airport.

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Southwest flight out of Burbank abruptly descends to avoid mid-air crash with other plane

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Southwest flight from Burbank drops hundreds of feet to avoid possible collision

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2 flight attendants injured in Southwest Airlines flight

Two flight attendants were injured on a Southwest Airlines flight taking off in Burbank, Calif. after the plane made several sudden altitude changes to avoid colliding with another aircraft.

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Southwest flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge shortly after leaving Southern California

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Southwest flight plunges in response to nearby aircraft

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Plane plunges 300ft in 36 seconds to avoid other aircraft

Concerns have been raised about aviation safety in the US following a series of recent incidents. In January, a mid-air collision in Washington DC killed 67 people.

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Southwest Flight to Santa Barbara Faced Engine Failure, Made U-Turn Back to Vegas

On July 10, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight WN4563, a Boeing 737‑8H4, departed from Las Vegas (LAS) bound for Santa Barbara (SBA). Minutes after takeoff, the crew declared an emergency due to a left‑engine failure. Promptly returning to LAS, the aircraft landed safely.

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Susan Solves It: Portable Charger Safety

ABC Action News Reporter Susan El Khoury says checking your portable chargers for damage or swelling is crucial before traveling, and disposing of any unsafe devices.