A Southwest Airlines flight took a sudden 500-foot dive in mid-air to avoid a potential collision with another aircraft. The incident occurred on Friday while the plane was en route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Las Vegas, and no customers were injured. According to live flight tracking data, the plane dropped from 14,100 feet to 13,600 feet before continuing its journey to Las Vegas. The FAA is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about air traffic safety following a recent midair collision that left 67 people dead earlier this year.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/26/g-s1-79749/southwest-aircraft-takes-a-dive-to-avoid-midair-collision