A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight from Omaha was forced to abort its landing at Chicago Midway Airport on February 25, 2025, to avoid a collision with a business jet that entered the runway without authorization. The Southwest pilot performed a 'precautionary go-around' to avert the incident.
The Southwest jet was less than 200 feet behind the FlexJet Challenger business jet when the evasive action was taken. Radio communications captured the Southwest pilot asking 'how'd that happen?' after the maneuver.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the serious near-miss incident. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew on either aircraft, and the Southwest flight safely landed approximately 15 minutes later.
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