Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight endured a terrifying experience Friday when their plane took a sudden dive to avoid a potential collision with another aircraft, according to flight records and passenger accounts.
The Boeing 737, operating as Southwest Flight 1496, dropped several hundred feet in just over 30 seconds shortly after departing Hollywood Burbank Airport around noon. The plane was en route to Las Vegas, where it ultimately landed safely.
According to passenger Caitlin Burdi, the aircraft experienced an initial jolt before a more dramatic plunge, prompting panic in the cabin.
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