Bullet Hits Airplane During Takeoff Preparation, Police Take Swift Action

• A Southwest Airlines plane preparing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport was struck by a bullet, prompting a return to the terminal with no injuries reported
• The incident, which happened on Friday evening, led to a temporary runway closure as police investigated
• This marks the second aircraft hit by gunfire this week, following a similar event with a Spirit Airlines flight in Haiti

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a bullet while preparing to take off from Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday evening.

The incident occurred just before 10 pm, prompting a swift response from the Dallas Police Department.

Flight 2494, bound for Indianapolis, safely returned to the terminal after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck.

Flight struck by bullet

According to Fox News, passengers were deplaned without injury, and the plane has been removed from service1.

Dallas Love Field Airport confirmed the incident and stated that the runway was temporarily closed for investigation but has since reopened.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also aware of the situation and is monitoring developments.

This marks the second aircraft hit by gunfire this week, following a Spirit Airlines flight out of Florida that was struck by gunfire while landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The FAA has since suspended flights between the U.S. and Haiti due to ongoing gang violence.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident at Dallas Love Field, but no suspect has been identified yet.

The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has advised Americans to prioritize their personal safety when considering travel to Haiti.

Helicopter carrying NNPCL employees crashes

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that some personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) were involved in a tragic helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

NNPCL's spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, was engaged by NNPC Limited.

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The helicopter crashed at 11.22am along the waterways in Port Harcourt. The Sikorsky SK76, with registration 5NBQG and operated by East Wind Aviation, had taken off from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) en route to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN oil rig.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng