Las Vegas, Southwest Airlines and FlightAware
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NBC Los Angeles on MSNSouthwest Airlines passengers report sudden drop after departure from BurbankPassengers on a Southwest Airlines jet described a jarring drop on a flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Las Vegas that injured two flight attendants.
Flight 1496 was headed to Las Vegas when it received an onboard alert that another aircraft was in the vicinity, according to the FAA.
The Southwest flight 1496 to Las Vegas swiftly descended to avoid a midair collision after takeoff from Burbank.
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E! News on MSNSouthwest Airlines Passengers Say Plane Avoided “Midair Collision”Passengers aboard a Southwest flight leaving Burbank, California, have spoken out after their plane rapidly descended after takeoff, resulting in two flight attendants being treated for injuries.
Alarms sounded in the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines jet shortly after taking off from Hollywood Burbank airport near Los Angeles on Friday, prompting evasive maneuvers, the airline said in a statement.
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. CNN