2024 southwest flight 291 The flight, which originated from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), encountered challenging weather conditions upon its approach to MDW. The aircraft touched down on runway 31C at approximately 6:45 PM local time, but due to the wet and icy runway surface, the plane failed to decelerate as expected. The captain attempted to abort the landing and execute a go-around, but the aircraft had already traveled too far down the runway. As the plane continued to slide off the runway, it collided with a localizer antenna array, causing the right main landing gear to collapse. The aircraft then skidded across a service road, coming to a stop on a grassy area adjacent to the runway. The sudden stop and collision with the antenna array resulted in several passengers and crew members being injured, primarily due to the rapid deceleration and impact. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and all passengers and crew members were evacuated from the aircraft via emergency slides. The evacuation was carried out in a swift and orderly manner, with the majority of the passengers and crew members exiting the aircraft within minutes of the incident.
The flight, which originated from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), encountered challenging weather conditions upon its approach to MDW. The aircraft touched down on runway 31C at approximately 6:45 PM local time, but due to the wet and icy runway surface, the plane failed to decelerate as expected. The captain attempted to abort the landing and execute a go-around, but the aircraft had already traveled too far down the runway. As the plane continued to slide off the runway, it collided with a localizer antenna array, causing the right main landing gear to collapse. The aircraft then skidded across a service road, coming to a stop on a grassy area adjacent to the runway. The sudden stop and collision with the antenna array resulted in several passengers and crew members being injured, primarily due to the rapid deceleration and impact. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and all passengers and crew members were evacuated from the aircraft via emergency slides. The evacuation was carried out in a swift and orderly manner, with the majority of the passengers and crew members exiting the aircraft within minutes of the incident. In the aftermath of the incident, Southwest Airlines implemented several changes to its operations and procedures, including enhanced training for pilots on landing in adverse weather conditions and improved communication between pilots and ground crews regarding de-icing procedures. The incident also led to changes in the design and placement of localizer antenna arrays at MDW and other airports, in order to reduce the risk of aircraft collisions during evacuations. Southwest Flight 291 remains a significant incident in the history of aviation safety, highlighting the importance of proper decision-making, communication, and training in ensuring the safety of passengers and crew members. The incident also underscores the critical role of emergency responders and the importance of effective evacuation procedures in minimizing the impact of aviation accidents.
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