Southwest 3163 Departure Deviation | Captain Steeeve Reacts
July 6, 2026
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as posted by the channelA routine departure from LaGuardia took an unexpected turn—or rather, didn't.
After takeoff, Southwest Flight 3163 continued straight ahead instead of making the expected right turn on departure. Air traffic control quickly recognized the deviation and issued corrective instructions to safely vector the aircraft back onto the proper course.
In today's video, Captain Steeeve breaks down the ATC audio, explains why departures from LaGuardia require such precise navigation, and discusses how crews manage one of the busiest phases of flight. We'll also look at the multiple layers of safety that helped resolve the situation and what pilots can learn from events like this.
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