Southwest Flight Diverted After Windshield Cracks at 37,000 Feet

A Southwest Airlines cross-country flight was forced to divert after its windshield cracked while the aircraft was at an altitude of 37,000 feet. The incident prompted an unscheduled landing for passenger safety.

12 May, 12:43 — 12 May, 12:43

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Aircraft windshield cracks at high altitudes, while rare, pose a significant safety concern as they can compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft and potentially lead to more serious issues if not addressed promptly. Such incidents highlight the importance of rigorous maintenance and safety protocols in commercial aviation.

Key entitiesSouthwest Airlines FAA Albuquerque Baltimore Tulsa, Oklahoma

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A Southwest Airlines flight was diverted due to a cracked windshield
The incident occurred at an altitude of 37,000 feet
The flight was traveling from Albuquerque to Baltimore
The diversion occurred to Tulsa, Oklahoma

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The diverted flight was a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737

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Business InsiderMostly Factual14d ago

A cross-country Southwest flight's windshield cracked at 37,000 feet and forced a diversion

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. Kevin Carter/Getty Images A Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The airline and the FAA said the diversion was due to a cracked windshield. Passengers were rebooked onto a different plane and arrived in Baltimore about 4 hours late. A Southwest Airlines flight diverted after the plane's windshield cracked in midair. Monday's Flight 2665 took off from Albuquerque around 2 p.m., about 20 minutes behind schedule. It was s...

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YahooMostly Factual14d ago