Southwest Airlines Plane Struck by Gunfire at Dallas Love Field Runway
A Southwest Airlines flight preparing to depart Dallas Love Field Airport for Indianapolis was struck by gunfire on Friday night. Authorities confirmed that a bullet hit the right side of the Boeing 737-800 Max aircraft just below the flight deck. Fortunately, none of the 99 passengers onboard were injured.
A Southwest spokesperson told CBS News that Flight 2494 returned to its gate after the incident. "Passengers were safely deplaned, and no injuries were reported," an airport spokesperson added.
Dallas police responded to reports of gunfire at 9:48 p.m. local time. Investigators believe the shooting may have been caused by random gunfire, according to local station WFAA. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the bullet struck near the cockpit.
The airport's runway was temporarily closed but has since resumed operations. Southwest Airlines assured customers that affected passengers would be accommodated on alternate flights.
This incident follows another troubling trend in aviation safety. Earlier this week, gunfire struck three planes landing or departing Haiti's Port-au-Prince airport, prompting the FAA to issue a 30-day ban on U.S. airline flights to Haiti.
While the Dallas incident appears isolated, it raises concerns about security near airports. Enhanced measures and closer scrutiny of surrounding areas may be necessary to ensure passenger safety and prevent similar events in the future.
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