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FAA investigates Southwest Airlines flight after plane struck by bullet at Dallas airport

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A bullet struck the right side of a Southwest Airlines flight, designated as Flight 2494, as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport. The incident occurred just under the flight deck, and no injuries were reported. The plane, which was destined for Indianapolis, safely returned to the terminal and was withdrawn from operational service. The origin of the gunfire and whether the plane was the intended target are unclear.

  1. US
    Southwest Airlines
    1. Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis when a bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane, just below the flight deck, as the crew was preparing for takeoff.
    2. No injuries were reported. Law enforcement authorities have been notified and the plane has been removed from service.
    3. Southwest will accommodate our customers on another flight.

sources

  1. 1.The Times of India
  2. 2.CNN
  3. 3.The Guardian
  4. 4.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.Air travel
  2. 2.Aviation Accidents and Incidents

countries

  1. 1.Dominican RepublicDO
  2. 2.HaitiHT

organizations

  1. 1.Southwest AirlinesUS
  2. 2.US Federal Aviation AuthorityUS
  3. 3.Boeing CoUS
  4. 4.Spirit AirlinesUS

technicals

  1. 1.Dallas Love Field Airport
  2. 2.Flight 2494
  3. 3.Boeing 737 Next Generation
  4. 4.Caribbean Sea
  5. 5.Toussaint Louverture International Airport
FAA investigates Southwest Airlines flight after plane struck by bullet at Dallas airport