An Alaska Airlines flight aborted takeoff to avoid potentially colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane that was cleared to cross in front of it in Nashville, officials said.
An Alaska Airlines flight aborted takeoff Thursday to avoid potentially colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane that was cleared to cross in front of it in Nashville , Tennessee, officials said. Alaska Airlines Flight 369 received clearance for takeoff from Nashville International Airport on Thursday morning, but the pilots on the Seattle-bound plane had to quickly hit the brakes 'due to a potential traffic conflict on the runway,' Alaska Airlines said in a statement.
The Alaska crew reported the plane's tires blew during the aborted takeoff, according to the FAA. Alaska said the tires are designed to deflate from the heat buildup from the abrupt stop.No injuries were reported in the incident, Alaska said.'We're deeply sorry for the concerning experience this created for our guests and crew members,' Alaska said.The 176 passengers on the Alaska flight deplaned and returned to the terminal, the carrier said.
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