A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a taxiway rather than a runway at Orlando International Airport, reaching a speed of 70 knots before being instructed to abort by air traffic control. The FAA is investigating this close call, which highlights ongoing concerns about aviation safety, given the recent trend of near-misses and incidents in the industry. The crew reportedly mistook the taxiway for the runway, and the flight was later operated by another aircraft without further incident.
The incident followed recent aviation close calls and crashes, sparking heightened awareness of air safety, echoing an alarming string of near-misses in recent months.
Southwest Airlines stated that the crew mistook the taxiway for the runway, as the aircraft accelerated to 70 knots before being instructed to abort takeoff.
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