(Reuters) – A Southwest Airways (NYSE:) aircraft getting ready for departure at Dallas Love Discipline airport was struck by a bullet late on late Friday, prompting the plane to return to the gate, the airline mentioned in an announcement.
“Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis when a bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane, just below the flight deck, as the crew was preparing for takeoff,” a Southwest spokesperson mentioned.
“No injuries were reported. Law enforcement authorities have been notified and the plane has been removed from service.”
The aircraft was getting ready for departure from Dallas to Indianapolis.
Dallas Love Discipline Airport mentioned the safety incident occurred at round 9:50 p.m. native time and prompted a response from Dallas police and Dallas Fireplace-Rescue.
Passengers had been safely deplaned after the plane sustained harm, the airport mentioned in an announcement with out figuring out the airline.
Additional particulars concerning the supply of the bullet or the circumstances of the incident weren’t instantly out there.
