Chicago, IL – February 25, 2025 – A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800
narrowly avoided a potential runway collision at Chicago Midway International
Airport (MDW) after a runway incursion involving a Bombardier Challenger 350.
The incident occurred at approximately 14:48 UTC when Southwest Airlines
flight WN2504, arriving from Omaha-Eppley Airfield (OMA), was on final
approach to land on runway 31C. As the aircraft was about 500 meters from the
intersection, a FlexJet Challenger 350, operating as flight LXJ560, crossed
runway 31C while taxiing on runway 04L.
According to ADS-B tracking data, the Challenger 350 crossed the active runway
at 14:48:17 UTC, prompting the Boeing 737-800, registered as N8517F, to
execute a go-around maneuver. The aircraft, powered by CFMI CFM56-7B engines
and manufactured in 2016, aborted its landing and climbed away from the runway
without incident.
There were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew of either
aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 subsequently made a safe landing following
standard go-around procedures. The Bombardier Challenger 350, registered as
N560FX, also continued its taxiing operations without further issue.
Preliminary reports indicate that air traffic controllers were managing
simultaneous runway operations when the incursion occurred. It remains unclear
whether communication errors or pilot misinterpretation played a role.
The FAA is expected to review air traffic control records, cockpit voice
recordings, and surveillance footage as part of the investigation. No damage
was reported to either aircraft, and Southwest Airlines confirmed that flight
operations continued as scheduled following the event.
This incident underscores the critical importance of strict adherence to
runway clearance procedures and vigilant coordination between pilots and air
traffic controllers to ensure passenger safety.
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