[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Breaking Aviation News & Videos [@aviationbrk](/creator/twitter/aviationbrk) on x 246.7K followers Created: 2025-07-26 08:45:18 UTC A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank, California, safely landed in Las Vegas after performing an emergency maneuver to avoid colliding with another aircraft on Friday. Minutes after Southwest flight 1496 took off from Burbank, it rapidly descended XXX feet to avoid hitting another plane — dropping from XXXXXX feet to XXXXXX feet, according to flight tracking data and passenger accounts. The other aircraft was identified as a Hawk Hunter with the N-number "N335AX," which was at approximately XXXXXX feet when the Southwest flight had to make its emergency descent. Southwest airlines said in a statement, "The Crew of Southwest Flight 1496 responded to two onboard traffic alerts Friday afternoon while climbing out of Burbank, Cal., requiring them to climb and descend to comply with the alerts. The flight continued to Las Vegas, where it landed uneventfully. Southwest is engaged with the Federal Aviation Administration to further understand the circumstances. No injuries were immediately reported by Customers, but two Flight Attendants are being treated for injuries. We appreciate the professionalism of our Flight Crew and Flight Attendants in responding to this event. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees."  XXXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [vegas](/topic/vegas) [Post Link](https://x.com/aviationbrk/status/1949028238904148027)
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Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk on x 246.7K followers
Created: 2025-07-26 08:45:18 UTC
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank, California, safely landed in Las Vegas after performing an emergency maneuver to avoid colliding with another aircraft on Friday.
Minutes after Southwest flight 1496 took off from Burbank, it rapidly descended XXX feet to avoid hitting another plane — dropping from XXXXXX feet to XXXXXX feet, according to flight tracking data and passenger accounts.
The other aircraft was identified as a Hawk Hunter with the N-number "N335AX," which was at approximately XXXXXX feet when the Southwest flight had to make its emergency descent.
Southwest airlines said in a statement, "The Crew of Southwest Flight 1496 responded to two onboard traffic alerts Friday afternoon while climbing out of Burbank, Cal., requiring them to climb and descend to comply with the alerts. The flight continued to Las Vegas, where it landed uneventfully. Southwest is engaged with the Federal Aviation Administration to further understand the circumstances. No injuries were immediately reported by Customers, but two Flight Attendants are being treated for injuries. We appreciate the professionalism of our Flight Crew and Flight Attendants in responding to this event. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees."
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