A Southwest Airways aircraft was hit by a bullet whereas making ready to takeoff from Dallas Love Discipline Airport on Friday night.
A spokesperson for Southwest Airways advised Fox Information Digital that Southwest Airways Flight 2494 taxied safely again to the terminal at Dallas Love Discipline after a bullet apparently struck the suitable facet of the plane just below the flight deck whereas the crew was making ready to depart for Indianapolis.
No accidents have been reported, the spokesperson mentioned.
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A Southwest Airways aircraft takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Pictures)
Southwest mentioned they’ll accommodate its clients on one other flight and added that regulation enforcement authorities have been notified. The aircraft has additionally been faraway from service.
Dallas police confirmed to Fox Information Digital that they’re investigating the incident.
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That is the second incident involving gunfire placing airplanes this week after a Spirit Airways flight out of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday whereas making a touchdown in Port-au-Prince in Haiti.
It is a growing story. Please test again for extra particulars.
Fox Information Digital reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) however didn’t instantly obtain a response.
Stepheny Worth is a author for Fox Information Digital.
