(Reuters) – A Southwest Airways (NYSE:) airplane getting ready for departure at Dallas Love Subject airport was struck by a bullet late on late Friday, prompting the plane to return to the gate, the airline stated in a press release.
“Southwest Airways Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis when a bullet apparently struck the fitting facet of the airplane, slightly below the flight deck, because the crew was getting ready for takeoff,” a Southwest spokesperson stated.
“No accidents had been reported. Regulation enforcement authorities have been notified and the airplane has been faraway from service.”
The airplane was getting ready for departure from Dallas to Indianapolis.
Dallas Love Subject Airport stated 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 stated in a press release with out figuring out the airline.
Additional particulars concerning the supply of the bullet or the circumstances of the incident weren’t instantly obtainable.