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Southwest Pilots Tried to Take Off on a Taxiway?! | What Happens After a Major Mistake

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April 3, 2025

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A Southwest flight at Orlando International Airport nearly took off from the wrong surface — a taxiway instead of a runway. In this video, Captain Steeeve breaks down exactly what happened, how ATC saved the day, and what happens to pilots after making a serious error like this.

Captain Steeeve brings his airline experience and calm, clear insight to one of the most serious pilot errors we've seen in years.

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