Go-Arounds
Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 at Chicago Midway Airport
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, a Southwest Airlines plane had to perform a go-around at Chicago Midway Airport. This occurred around 8:50 a.m. local time when a business jet entered the runway without authorization just as the Southwest flight was attempting to land. The crew aborted the landing to avoid a potential collision, climbing back into the air—a standard safety maneuver known as a go-around. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating this near-miss incident.
American Airlines at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Also on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, an American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., executed a go-around. Air traffic controllers instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to another aircraft departing from the same runway, which posed a risk of the planes getting too close. This incident highlights the quick response to maintain safety margins.
Other Airline Mishaps
United Airlines Flight 1544 at Newark Liberty International Airport
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, United Airlines Flight 1544, a Boeing 757-200 bound for Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, returned to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey around 6:40 a.m. local time. The crew reported possible engine issues, prompting an emergency landing. The FAA is investigating, and no injuries were reported, but it adds to the list of mechanical concerns this week.
JetBlue Flight 967 Diversion to JFK
On the same day, February 25, 2025, JetBlue Flight 967, an Airbus A320 traveling from Westchester County Airport in New York to Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York around 9 a.m. The crew reported an engine issue, leading to a safe landing at JFK. The FAA is looking into this incident as well. 17GEN4.com
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