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Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 (N471WN) following its runway overrun at Chicago Midway Airport

Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 was a regularly-scheduled passenger flight from Baltimore to Chicago-Midway. On approach, the aircraft skid off the runway and into a street, killing a 6 year old boy in a car. It was the first fatal accident in the company's history.

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  • Mdwild31c

    ILS Runway 31C chart for Chicago Midway International Airport, where the incident occurred.

  • Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700; N286WN@LAX;08.10.2011 620dz (6298798844)

    The aircraft involved after its repair and return to service under its new registration.

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