Tue Feb 25 18:35:51 UTC 2025: ## Near Miss at Midway: Southwest Plane Aborts Landing to Avoid Collision
**Chicago, IL** – A Southwest Airlines jet narrowly avoided a collision at Midway International Airport yesterday, prompting a dramatic aborted landing and an ongoing FAA investigation. Video footage circulating online shows a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, flight 2504, executing a go-around just moments before intersecting with a smaller aircraft crossing the runway. The near-miss prompted the pilot’s stunned radio transmission: “Tower, Southwest 2504, how’d that happen?”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed it is investigating the incident, classifying it as a “go-around.” Details regarding the smaller aircraft involved and the circumstances leading to the near-collision are yet to be released. No injuries were reported. The incident has raised concerns about air traffic control procedures at Midway International Airport. The FAA’s investigation will aim to determine the cause of the near-miss and identify any necessary safety improvements.
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