Shots Fired at Southwest 737

Incident occurred as the aircraft was preparing for departure from Dallas Love Field.

Ryan Ewing

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:14 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

A Southwest 737 MAX 8 in Las Vegas. [Credit: AirlineGeeks/ William Derrickson]

Key Takeaways:

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was reportedly struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field while taxiing for departure.
The aircraft sustained damage consistent with a gunshot, but no injuries were reported among passengers or crew, who were subsequently rebooked.
Dallas law enforcement authorities have been notified and are investigating the shooting.
This incident follows recent multiple aircraft-involved shootings in Haiti, one of which injured a flight attendant.

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was reportedly struck by gunfire on Friday evening, an airline spokesperson said. The aircraft was hit while taxiing for departure at Dallas Love Field (KDAL).

Flight 2494 to Indianapolis suffered damage consistent with a gunshot to the right side of the aircraft below the flight deck. The 737 Max 8 jet—registered as N8744B—returned to the gate.