Two Southwest 737s Nearly Collide At Nashville After Go-Around
Two Southwest Boeing 737s passed within about 500 feet vertically at Nashville International Airport on April 18 after a go-around; the FAA is investigating and both crews heeded collision-avoidance alerts.
CBS News2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport
USA TODAYFAA investigating close call between 2 Southwest planes in Nashville
FOX NewsFAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course
ABC NewsFAA investigating extremely close call between 2 Southwest planes in Nashville
Overview
On April 18 at about 5:30 p.m., two Southwest Boeing 737s passed with roughly 500 feet of vertical separation near Nashville International Airport after one flight executed a go-around.
Gusty winds prompted the crew of Southwest Flight 507 from Myrtle Beach to abort the landing and execute a precautionary go-around.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating and that air traffic control instructions put Flight 507 in the path of another airplane departing from a parallel runway.
Both flight crews received traffic-collision-avoidance system alerts and took evasive actions; Southwest said both flights landed or continued safely and praised its pilots' professionalism.
The FAA said it will review the incident to see if it violated a rule enacted after the Jan. 29, 2025 collision between an airliner and a military helicopter.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this incident neutrally: they rely on official FAA and Southwest statements, factual metrics (FlightRadar24's 500‑foot separation), and an expert explanation without emotive editorializing. While headlines and repeated phrases heighten urgency, coverage balances alarm with outcomes (safe landing) and clear attribution of alarm language to sources.