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Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway, rather than runway, at Orlando airport

Southwest Flight 3278 had been cleared for takeoff and initiated a takeoff roll on a taxiway after the crew mistook the surface for the nearby runway, officials said. But air traffic controllers canceled the clearance before the plane could take off.
Mar 21, 2025 (00:33)
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