Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 took off from a closed runway in Maine on June 25, leading to an NTSB/FAA investigation.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 took off from a closed runway at Portland International Jetport in Maine on June 25, just two minutes before it was scheduled to open for traffic. The runway was undergoing a safety inspection at the time, with a ground vehicle present. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently investigating the incident. This is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving Southwest Airlines, including an unusual rolling movement on a 737 Max flight in May.

June 28, 2024
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