The Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration N8788L was flying from Honolulu (HNL) to Lihue, Hawaii (LIH) as flight WN2786. Due to bad weather conditions, the crew initiated a go-around maneuver at approximately 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL), as reported by the Aviation Herald.

However, the aircraft subsequently entered a rapid descent, dropping to a critically low altitude of 400 feet AGL before regaining control and climbing safely back to altitude.

According to an internal memo circulated within Southwest Airlines and data from ADS-B Exchange, the cause of the incident appears to be a pilot error. 

During the go-around maneuver, the First Officer, who was piloting the aircraft, inadvertently pushed the control column forward while monitoring engine power settings. This caused the plane to descend rapidly. 

Thankfully, the crew quickly recognized the situation and initiated a climb, successfully recovering from the descent.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident. Southwest Airlines has also addressed the issue through its internal Safety Management System (SMS).

This event highlights the importance of crew coordination and situational awareness during critical maneuvers, especially in challenging weather conditions. The quick response of the Southwest Airlines crew undoubtedly prevented a much more serious situation.

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On Apr 19, 2024 at 8:11 AM, Jetblue Airways Embraer E-190 (registration N323JB was performing flight #B61554 to Boston.

The plane began its take-off run on runway 05 at Washington National Airport, DC when a Southwest Boeing 737MAX8 (registration N8710M), performing flight #WN2937 to Orlando, taxied 40 meters past the holding line on taxiway “Charlie” into the way of the E-190.

The Boeing 737 was heading for runway 01. ATC immediately instructed the Southwest flight to stop while the E-190 rejected the take-off and defused a potential collision conflict.

The FAA said an air traffic controller told the pilot of Southwest Flight 2937 bound for Orlando to cross Runway 4. At the same time, JetBlue Flight 1554 to Logan Airport was cleared for takeoff from the same runway.

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