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Passengers Report Aborted Landing at Burbank Airport
The latest in a series of near-misses at the Southern California airport
Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:19pm
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A Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Burbank was forced to perform a "go-around" on Friday morning after a reported runway conflict. This incident follows a string of recent near-misses at Hollywood Burbank Airport, including a close call between a plane and a helicopter earlier this month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have raised concerns about the airport's safety record.
Why it matters
The repeated near-miss incidents at Burbank Airport have sparked criticism from federal aviation officials about the FAA's oversight and the airport's overall safety. These types of close calls can put passengers at risk and raise broader questions about the management and regulation of regional airports.
The details
Witnesses and passengers reported that the Southwest Airlines flight briefly touched down on the runway before the pilot performed a steep climb to abort the landing. The FAA confirmed that a go-around is a safe, routine maneuver done at the pilot's or air traffic controller's discretion when the runway is not clear. A similar incident was reported on a Southwest flight from Burbank to Las Vegas in 2025 when the pilot had to "dive aggressively" to avoid a midair collision.
- On March 27, 2026, a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Burbank was forced to perform a go-around.
- Earlier this month, there was a near midair collision between a plane and a helicopter at Hollywood Burbank Airport.
- Earlier this year, the FAA recorded six near misses at the airport over the previous five years.
The players
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation in the United States.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
An independent federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents and promoting transportation safety.
Jennifer Homendy
The Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board who has expressed concern over the safety record of Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Southwest Airlines
The major U.S. airline whose flights have been involved in the recent near-miss incidents at Burbank Airport.
What they’re saying
“I keep hearing about other areas in the airspace where they're concerned. Burbank is one. Commercial airlines have called me to say the next mid-air is going to be at Burbank, and nobody at FAA is paying attention to us. ... The FAA has to ensure safety. That is their job.”
— Jennifer Homendy, Chair, National Transportation Safety Board
What’s next
The FAA continues to investigate the recent near midair collision incident at Hollywood Burbank Airport and is expected to provide an update on its findings and any potential safety improvements for the airport.
The takeaway
The repeated close calls at Burbank Airport have raised serious concerns about the facility's safety and the FAA's oversight. These incidents underscore the need for rigorous safety protocols and effective coordination between aviation regulators, airport operators, and airlines to prevent potentially catastrophic accidents in the future.
