<p>On Friday (Jul 25), passengers travelling from Burbank, California, to Las Vegas flew out of their seats as their flight plunged hundreds of feet to avoid collision with another aircraft. Just minutes after takeoff from Las Vegas, prompt action by pilots of Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 helped avoid what could have been another tragic plane crash, one of many in recent days. The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured as the plane dropped from 14,100 ft to 13,625 ft just 6 minutes after takeoff.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just now on SW Flight #1496 Burbank to Las Vegas.<br><br>Pilot had to dive aggressively to avoid midair collision over Burbank airport. <br><br>Myself &amp; Plenty of people flew out of their seats &amp; bumped heads on ceiling, a flight attendant needed medical attention. <br><br>Pilot said his collision…</p>&mdash; Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1948841786765705392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Plane 'aggressively' dove midair</strong></h2><p>American stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore who was aboard the plane, in a post on X said that "myself &amp; plenty of people flew out of their seats &amp; bumped heads on ceiling" as the flight "aggressively" dove midair. He added that the passengers were told by the pilot that "his collision warning went off &amp; he needed to (perform the emergency manoeuvre) avoid plane coming at us".</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">✈️ Close Call Near Burbank<br><br>On Friday (25), Southwest Flight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WN1496?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WN1496</a> out of Hollywood Burbank rapidly descended 475 ft to avoid a nearby Hawker Hunter jet (N335AX), according to tracking data.<br><br>📉 Dropped from 14,100 ft to 13,625 ft just 6 mins after takeoff.<br><br>🔗 Data:… <a href="https://t.co/Ojzv8Paj0X">pic.twitter.com/Ojzv8Paj0X</a></p>&mdash; AirNav Radar (@AirNavRadar) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirNavRadar/status/1948887285594030524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In a statement, the US Federal Aviation Administration said that it was "investigating the incident." Meanwhile, Southwestern Airlines said its crew "responded to two onboard traffic alerts Friday afternoon… requiring them to climb and descend to comply with the alerts." It added that it was "engaged with the FAA" and that following the alarming incident, the flight "continued to Las Vegas, where it landed uneventfully". It also confirmed that while no passengers were injured, two flight attendants were "being treated for injuries."</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>According to FlightAware, a passenger plane was in the airspace, identified as a privately owned Hawker Hunter Mk 58 fighter jet, near Burbank. Just minutes after takeoff, the plane's traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) went off, forcing pilots to rapidly nosedive the plane by 475 feet. The incident has raised further questions about aviation safety in the United States. It comes just months after the tragic Potomac River midair collision in which 67 people were killed as American Airlines Flight 5342 and a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair over the river in Washington.</p>

The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision with a fighter jet over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured.

On Friday (Jul 25), passengers travelling from Burbank, California, to Las Vegas flew out of their seats as their flight plunged hundreds of feet to avoid collision with another aircraft. Just minutes after takeoff from Las Vegas, prompt action by pilots of Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 helped avoid what could have been another tragic plane crash, one of many in recent days. The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured as the plane dropped from 14,100 ft to 13,625 ft just 6 minutes after takeoff.

<p>The passenger plane, which had over 150 passengers, was forced to rapidly descend 475 feet (144.78 m) to avoid a midair collision with a fighter jet over the Burbank airport. Reports suggest that two flight attendants were injured.</p>

'People flew out of their seats': Plane with over 150 passengers nosedives 475 feet to avoid midair collision with fighter jet

The F-15’s right wing was almost completely sheared off. Despite this, pilot Zivi Nedivi managed to regain control of the aircraft by engaging the afterburner and made an emergency landing at Ramon Air Base.

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<p>Ukraine's ace fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov who went by the call-sign 'Juice' was&nbsp;killed along with two other pilots in a mid-air-collission on Friday (August 25). Ukraine has confirmed the deaths. Plishchykov won fame when he took part in dogfights in the skies of Ukrainian capital Kyiv during the initial phase of the Russian invasion.</p>

<p>The crash and death of 'Juice' is being considered a major blow to Ukraine which is looking to acquire advanced F-16 jets and needs skilled pilots to strengthen its air force which mainly has Soviet-era fighter jets.</p>

<p>"We express our condolences to the families of the victims. This is a painful and irreparable loss for all of us," Ukraine's air force said, calling the crash "terrible".</p>

<p>The crash took place in Zhytomyr region in northern Ukraine. The air force said that the crash involved two L-39 combat training aircraft. It added that an investigation was underway to find out the cause of the collision.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia says drones downed as Ukrainian shelling wounds six</strong></p>

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<p>Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat said that 'Juice' was a young officer with "mega knowledge and mega talent".</p>

<p>"Major Andrii Pilshchykov devoted his short but very bright life to combat aviation, he dreamed of F-16s in the Ukrainian sky," he said in a tribute shared on social media.</p>

<p>"You were more than a friend. Rest in peace, you have done so much for us," he added.</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky too expressed his sadness over the mid-air collision and the death of pilots.</p>

<p>“Yesterday a catastrophe occurred in the sky over the Zhytomyr region. Three pilots lost their lives. Among them was Andriy Pilshchykov, call sign – Juice. A Ukrainian officer, one of those who greatly helped our state. Very much so! My condolences to the family and loved ones, to everyone who knew the young men. An investigation into what happened is ongoing. It is too early to discuss details. Certainly, all circumstances will be clarified. Of course, Ukraine will never forget anyone who defended the free skies of Ukraine,” said Zelensky in his evening address.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia says downed Ukraine drones</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Russia has said that a series of drone attacks took place on its territory on Saturday. The attacks killed at least one person in a region closer to the border with Ukraine and also forced the closure of three major airports serving Russian capital Moscow.</p>

<p>Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow said that Russian air defence systems brought down a drone over the Istra district of Moscow region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>TASS news agency reported that Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports suspended flights for a couple of hours.</p>

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Ukraine's ace fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov who went by the call-sign 'Juice' was killed along with two other pilots in a mid-air-collission on Friday (August 25).

Ukraine's ace fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov who went by the call-sign 'Juice' was killed along with two other pilots in a mid-air-collission on Friday (August 25). Ukraine has confirmed the deaths. Plishchykov won fame when he took part in dogfights in the skies of Ukrainian capital Kyiv during the initial phase of the Russian invasion. The crash and death of 'Juice' is being considered a major blow to Ukraine which is looking to acquire advanced F-16 jets and needs skilled pilots to strengthen its air force which mainly has Soviet-era fighter jets. "We express our condolences to the families of the victims. This is a painful and irreparable loss for all of us," Ukraine's air force said, calling the crash "terrible". The crash took place in Zhytomyr region in northern Ukraine. The air force said that the crash involved two L-39 combat training aircraft. It added that an investigation was underway to find out the cause of the collision. Watch | Russia says drones downed as Ukrainian shelling wounds six × Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat said that 'Juice' was a young officer with "mega knowledge and mega talent". "Major Andrii Pilshchykov devoted his short but very bright life to combat aviation, he dreamed of F-16s in the Ukrainian sky," he said in a tribute shared on social media. "You were more than a friend. Rest in peace, you have done so much for us," he added. Also Read | At least two killed, one injured after Russian shelling hits cafe in Ukraine’s northeast Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky too expressed his sadness over the mid-air collision and the death of pilots. “Yesterday a catastrophe occurred in the sky over the Zhytomyr region. Three pilots lost their lives. Among them was Andriy Pilshchykov, call sign – Juice. A Ukrainian officer, one of those who greatly helped our state. Very much so! My condolences to the family and loved ones, to everyone who knew the young men. An investigation into what happened is ongoing. It is too early to discuss details. Certainly, all circumstances will be clarified. Of course, Ukraine will never forget anyone who defended the free skies of Ukraine,” said Zelensky in his evening address. Russia says downed Ukraine drones Meanwhile, Russia has said that a series of drone attacks took place on its territory on Saturday. The attacks killed at least one person in a region closer to the border with Ukraine and also forced the closure of three major airports serving Russian capital Moscow. Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow said that Russian air defence systems brought down a drone over the Istra district of Moscow region. TASS news agency reported that Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports suspended flights for a couple of hours. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ace Ukraine fighter pilot among three killed in mid-air collision

On March 24, An Air India flight averted a mid-air collision with a Nepal Airlines plane after the Air India crew saw the flight coming from opposite direction while descending into Kathmandu. Nepal has suspended three air traffic controllers. But is that all?

Gravitas | Nepal: Air India, Nepal Airlines flights avert mid-air collision

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<p>A major tragedy was averted on Friday (March 24) after an Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the warning systems alerted the pilots whose timely action prevented the disaster, the news agency PTI reported on Sunday citing authorities. The Nepal Airlines aircraft coming to Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur and the Air India aircraft coming to Kathmandu from New Delhi almost collided.</p>

<p>According to Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) spokesperson Jagannath Niroula, the Air India aircraft was descending from 19,000 feet while the Nepal Airlines aircraft was flying at an altitude of 15,000 feet at the same location. Niroula added that after it was shown on the radar that the two aircraft were in proximity, the Nepal Airlines aircraft descended to 7,000 feet.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Two officials suspended for 'carelessness'</strong></h2>

<p>Niroula also told PTI that the CAAN suspended two officials of the air traffic controller department for "carelessness". These two officials were in charge of the control room at the time of the incident. The Civil Aviation Authority has formed a three-member probe committee to investigate the matter.</p>

<p>This incident comes days after a Shree Airlines Dash 8 turboprop made a safe emergency landing in Nepal on March 9 after an "indication of fire" in one of its engines. The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa in southwest Nepal with 78 people, including the crew, on board. The aircraft landed safely in Kathmandu and all passengers and crew were safe, Niroula said on March 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On January 15, an ATR 72 aircraft owned by Yeti Airlines carrying 72 people crashed before its scheduled landing in Pokhara. All people on board, including four crew, were killed.&nbsp;</p>

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A major tragedy was averted on Friday (March 24) after an Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the warning systems alerted the pilots whose timely action prevented the disaster, the news agency PTI reported on Sunday citing authorities.

A major tragedy was averted on Friday (March 24) after an Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the warning systems alerted the pilots whose timely action prevented the disaster, the news agency PTI reported on Sunday citing authorities. The Nepal Airlines aircraft coming to Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur and the Air India aircraft coming to Kathmandu from New Delhi almost collided. According to Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) spokesperson Jagannath Niroula, the Air India aircraft was descending from 19,000 feet while the Nepal Airlines aircraft was flying at an altitude of 15,000 feet at the same location. Niroula added that after it was shown on the radar that the two aircraft were in proximity, the Nepal Airlines aircraft descended to 7,000 feet. Two officials suspended for 'carelessness' Niroula also told PTI that the CAAN suspended two officials of the air traffic controller department for "carelessness". These two officials were in charge of the control room at the time of the incident. The Civil Aviation Authority has formed a three-member probe committee to investigate the matter. This incident comes days after a Shree Airlines Dash 8 turboprop made a safe emergency landing in Nepal on March 9 after an "indication of fire" in one of its engines. The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa in southwest Nepal with 78 people, including the crew, on board. The aircraft landed safely in Kathmandu and all passengers and crew were safe, Niroula said on March 9. On January 15, an ATR 72 aircraft owned by Yeti Airlines carrying 72 people crashed before its scheduled landing in Pokhara. All people on board, including four crew, were killed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tragedy averted: Air India, Nepal Airlines aircraft almost collided mid-air, two ATC officials suspended

Four people were killed and three were seriously injured after two helicopters collided in mid-air. The incident happened near a popular tourist site in Australia's Gold Coast region on Monday.

Four killed, three injured after two helicopters collide mid-air in Australia

<p>A plane and a helicopter collided in mid-air in England on Friday afternoon.</p>

<p>The incident happened near a Buckinghamshire manor house.</p>

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<p>The Air Accidents Investigation Branch was conducting an investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fire and ambulance services were immediately sent to the place of collision.</p>

<p>Reports have indicated casualties; official figures are not yet out.&nbsp;</p>


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A plane and a helicopter collided in mid-air in England on Friday afternoon. The incident happened near a Buckinghamshire manor house. Plane and helicopter collided in mid-air near a Buckinghamshire manor house this afternoon: UK Media — ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2017 × The Air Accidents Investigation Branch was conducting an investigation. Fire and ambulance services were immediately sent to the place of collision. Reports have indicated casualties; official figures are not yet out.

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