A Southwest Airways flight leaving Dallas returned to its gate after being struck by a bullet earlier than takeoff.
On Friday, Nov. 15, Flight 2494 was getting ready to depart Dallas Love Subject Airport when it was “struck by gunfire close to the cockpit,” in line with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
In an announcement, the FAA detailed that the Boeing 737-800 was on its solution to Indianapolis Worldwide Airport earlier than the capturing.
A Southwest spokesperson instructed PEOPLE on Saturday, Nov. 16 that no accidents have been reported.
It isn’t instantly clear the place the gunfire got here from.
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The capturing came about because the crew was getting ready for departure. The aircraft then “taxied safely again to the terminal,” per the Southwest spokesperson’s assertion.
They added that “a bullet apparently struck the proper aspect of the plane slightly below the flight deck.”
“Southwest accommodated our Clients on one other flight,” the airline consultant additionally stated. “Legislation enforcement authorities have been notified and the aircraft has been faraway from service.”
A Dallas Love Subject Airport spokesperson instructed PEOPLE that the capturing led to a response from the Dallas Police Division and Dallas Fireplace-Rescue.
They added that runway 13R/31L was “briefly” closed earlier than reopening, as police carried out an investigation. On Facebook, the airport added that there was “minimal influence on airline operations.”
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The Dallas Police Division confirmed in an announcement to PEOPLE on Nov. 16 that it responded to the “capturing name” round 9:48 p.m. and was the “lead company” within the investigation, which is at the moment ongoing.
The incident came about the identical week {that a} Spirit Airways flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after leaving from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., per The Hill.
