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Two Southwest Airlines flights came within close proximity at Nashville International Airport (BNA) on April 18th after a go-around maneuver led to a potential collision between arriving and departing aircraft.
Southwest flight WN 507, arriving from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), was attempting to land on Runway 2 Left when the crew initiated a go-around due to gusty wind conditions. During the maneuver, the aircraft turned right and entered the path of Southwest flight WN 1152, which was departing from parallel Runway 2 Right en route to Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Traffic Collision Avoidance System alerts activated in both cockpits, which prompted immediate responses from the flight crews. The pilots executed climb and altitude adjustments while maintaining separation that reached a minimum of approximately 503 feet vertically at the closest point.
Both aircraft stabilized after the maneuver, with flight WN 507 returning for a safe landing at Nashville International Airport (BNA) and flight WN 1152 continuing to its destination without further incident. No injuries were reported.
Southwest Airlines confirmed that its pilots relied on a combination of air traffic control instructions and onboard safety systems to prevent a collision. The airline credited the flight crews for their quick and professional response during the event. It’s statement reads:
We are engaged with the FAA as part of the investigation. Southwest appreciates the professionalism of its pilots and flight crews in responding to the event. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees.”
Anthony’s Take: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Southwest Airlines are reviewing the incident. Local reports have linked the situation to a turn instruction issued by air traffic control during the go-around sequence. Thankfully, there were no further issues and everyone is safe.
(Featured Image Credit: Southwest Airlines.)
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