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Southwest Plane Hit by Gunfire in Dallas

A Southwest Airlines plane was reportedly struck by gunfire Friday night at Dallas Love Field, according to the airline.

The incident occurred as the plane was preparing for departure to Indianapolis. A Southwest spokesperson confirmed the aircraft was hit, though no injuries were reported.

Dallas police responded to the scene at approximately 9:48 p.m. at 8000 Herb Keller Way. According to WFAA, citing a police source, 99 people were aboard the flight at the time.

In a statement issued Saturday, Southwest Airlines provided additional details:

“Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 taxied safely back to the terminal at Dallas Love Field after a bullet apparently struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck while the Crew was preparing for departure for Indianapolis. No injuries were reported. Southwest will accommodate our Customers on another flight. Law enforcement authorities have been notified and the plane has been removed from service.”

The Dallas Police Department confirmed its investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

FAA Suspends Flights to Haiti Amid Gunfire Incidents

In related news, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days following a series of gunfire incidents targeting planes at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

Earlier this week, Haitian gangs reportedly fired on three planes. On Monday, a Spirit Airlines flight was struck by multiple bullets while attempting to land, grazing a flight attendant and forcing a diversion to the Dominican Republic.

The following day, American Airlines and JetBlue flights departing Port-au-Prince were hit, with bullet holes discovered during post-flight inspections.

The FAA cited escalating violence in the region as a significant threat to aviation safety.

 

 

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