Southwest Airways aircraft struck by bullet earlier than departure in Dallas By Reuters
(Reuters) – A Southwest Airways (NYSE:) aircraft getting ready for departure at Dallas Love Area airport was struck by a bullet late on late Friday, prompting the plane to return to the gate, the airline mentioned in a press release.
“Southwest Airways Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis when a bullet apparently struck the best aspect of the aircraft, slightly below the flight deck, because the crew was getting ready for takeoff,” a Southwest spokesperson mentioned.
“No accidents had been reported. Regulation enforcement authorities have been notified and the aircraft has been faraway from service.”
The aircraft was getting ready for departure from Dallas to Indianapolis.
Dallas Love Area Airport mentioned the safety incident occurred at round 9:50 p.m. native time and prompted a response from Dallas police and Dallas Hearth-Rescue.
Passengers had been safely deplaned after the plane sustained harm, the airport mentioned in a press release with out figuring out the airline.
Additional particulars in regards to the supply of the bullet or the circumstances of the incident weren’t instantly obtainable.
