Southwest Pilots Attempt Takeoff on Closed Runway: NTSB

Southwest Airlines Flight 4805 takeoff from a closed runway in Portland, Maine, on June 25. The crew missed a crucial NOTAM about the closure among 32 notices reviewed. They misinterpreted information from software applications and didn’t notice closure signs. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident. Southwest is addressing the issue through its safety management system while cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

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