Gunfire Strikes Southwest Airlines Plane At Dallas Love Field Passengers experience scare as bullet hits plane just before takeoff and no injuries reported during incidentOn the evening of November 15, 2024, chaos briefly erupted at Dallas Love Field Airport as passengers aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 faced an alarming situation: bullets flying dangerously close to their plane. Southwest Airlines confirmed the occurrence, stating the plane was hit on the right side just below the flight deck as preparations for departure were underway. They are cooperating closely with both Southwest Airlines and local law enforcement to wrap up the investigation and implement any necessary measures to prevent similar events from happening again. Dallas Love Field has traditionally been seen as the less congested sibling to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. For now, the Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 incident reminds travelers and local communities of the unforeseen realities they may face.

Source: New York Times November 16, 2024 19:57 UTC