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Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaiian island plunges, comes within 400 feet of Pacific Ocean: Report
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft came within 400 feet of slamming into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai after weather conditions forced pilots to swiftly change course.
A Southwest Airlines memo to pilots, obtained by Bloomberg News, detailed Southwest Flight 2786 from the April 11 flight from Honolulu International Airport to Lihue Airport in Kauai.
Passengers were left white-knuckled after the aircraft dropped from nearly 16,000 feet to an altitude of 409 feet.
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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet departs from San Diego International Airport en route to Denver on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
According to the Southwest memo, the incident occurred following an aborted landing attempt due to bad weather that blocked pilots from seeing the runway at the specified altitude.
The memo noted that the captain opted to put the “newer” first officer in command of the 100-mile interisland flight, despite the pending weather.
The less-experienced first officer “inadvertently” pushed forward on the control column, which controls the plane’s pitch and roll, then cut the speed, causing the airplane to rapidly descend.
The Makua Reef, Tunnels Beach and the Haena Beach Park on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii. (Photo by: Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) (Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The pilot’s aggressive movement prompted the warning system to sound the alarm that the passenger aircraft was getting too close to the terrain.
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The memo said that the captain ordered the first officer to increase thrust – prompting the aircraft to “climb aggressively” at 8,500 feet per minute.
Southwest Airlines Co is the largest low-cost carrier in the world with headquarters in Dallas, Texas and a fleet of 802 Boeing 737 planes. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The interisland flight, which should have been approximately 22 minutes long, departed Honolulu at 6:45 p.m., but following the incident, the plane returned to Honolulu at 8:09 p.m.
No one was injured during the hair-raising ride.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said that “the event was addressed appropriately.”
“Nothing is more important to Southwest than safety,” the spokesperson said. “Through our robust Safety Management System, the event was addressed appropriately as we always strive for continuous improvement.”
The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that it is “investigating the incident.”
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flight, in Dec. 2022, plunged 775 feet. (United Airlines)
The Southwest incident is reminiscent of the United Airlines Boeing 777 Dreamliner plunge incident which occurred off Maui in 2022.
The Boeing 777-200 reached an altitude of 2,200 feet about a minute after takeoff from Maui on Dec. 18, 2022, before plunging to 775 feet above sea level nearly 20 seconds later.
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“After landing at SFO, the pilots filed the appropriate safety report,” a United Airlines spokesman told FOX Business in a statement. “United then closely coordinated with the FAA and ALPA [Air Line Pilots Association] on an investigation that ultimately resulted in the pilots receiving additional training. Safety remains our highest priority.”
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The New England Patriots enter the 2026 NFL season with big expectations after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in last season’s Super Bowl.
George Pickens hasn’t been in the news for a week now, so something had to break and it came in the form of a Cowboy legend giving him advice on how to handle his contract situation.
There is also speculation that this year will be his last with the Dallas Cowboys and the last year in the silver and blue for a former Texas Longhorn linebacker. CeeDee Lamb and coach Brian Schottenheimer are also in the news, or what passes for it in late May in the NFL.
Here are some Cowboys headlines.
George Pickens, Emmitt Smith
The NFL’s all-time rushing leader and Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith went on to the NFL Network’s The Insiders show and shared his opinions about George Pickens’ situation. Pickens’ contract status has been a major storyline this offseason and he is now set to play on a one-year franchise tag.
Indications are he wasn’t a long-term contract (as anyone would), but Jerry Jones has not opened negotiations on this. Smith’s advice to Pickens is something Cowboy fans hope Pickens follows.
Smith said: “I would say to George Pickens right now, you just ran into the business side of sports, period. There’s nothing else but pure business. Try not to take it personally. I know you will, because I would take it personally too, but shuffle that energy to your performance because I think your performance itself is going to speak a lot louder than anything else.”
Meanwhile, the blog Inside the Star predicts Pickens, as well as linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, will not be with the team in 2027.
Of Pickens, Mark Heaney writes, “We’ve seen the front office be unwilling to even negotiate a long-term deal, likely due to the issue of paying two wide receivers at the top of the market. In theory, the Cowboys could franchise tag him again next offseason, but consecutive tags mean a 120% increase from the previous year’s salary; that’s unsustainable for the organization. Instead, I think we see him dealt for some compensation ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft.“
DeMarvion Overshown
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, a Texas Longhorns product, has tantalized Cowboys fans when he’s been healthy, but that hasn’t been much. He missed all of his rookie year in 2023 with a blown-out knee, which came after several strong preseason games.
He blew out his knee again late in the 2024 season, which caused him to miss the first half of the 2025 season.
Mark Heaney of the blog Inside the Star predicts that this coming season, one way or another, will be Overshown’s last in Dallas.
He writes: “The other guy, DeMarvion Overshown, is a genuine fan favorite, and it is easy to understand why. Former Texas Longhorn, electric, high-energy player when healthy, true team leader. That all resonates with the Dallas faithful in a significant way, but it doesn’t change the facts around his situation, especially when it comes to health.
”Overshown has had major struggles with staying on the field, and if he comes asking for a big bag in 2027 after more issues this year, Dallas will say no.
”On the flip side, his elite potential could result in a huge year that, similarly to Pickens, prices Dallas out from extending him to a long-term deal. The addition of Jaishawn Barham in the draft adds another layer to it, as he should be able to replace Overshown next year.”
CeeDee Lamb
Last week new New York Giants coach John Harbaugh, took a shot at the Dallas Cowboys at New York’s town hall event, saying, “All I care about is tomorrow’s practice, because if tomorrow’s practice is the way it’s supposed to be, that will be one more step in the direction of being a good enough football team to kick the Cowboys’ ass.”
Evidently mocking Harbaugh fell to receiver CeeDee Lamb, who went on Instagram to post a rather understated, “lol that’s cute.”
This being May, that was enough to grab some headlines and get his name back in the news.
Dallas Cowboys coach
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer will enter his second year as head coach, marking his fifth year with the club. He is now looking to sell his McKinney home for $3.8 million in order to move closer to the Cowboys’ headquarters in Frisco (McKinney is about a half-hour drive from Frisco).
“It really is just time being closer to work, and every minute counts, when you’re at that level, for him,” listing agent Carrie Himel told Neil Franklin of the Dallas Morning News.
For those interested, the house is listed at 5,700 square feet.
Dallas Cowboys tickets 2026
Seat Geek is the official partner of the Dallas Cowboys, so this is where to get official tickets. The Cowboys are also offering packages for the Week 3 game in Rio de Janeiro against the Ravens, ranging from $1,200 to $5,750. That doesn’t include airfare, and the cheap rate doesn’t include a hotel.
Other places to buy tickets, which will be more expensive but with a much larger selection than the official tickets, include StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats. Those sites also offer tickets for away games.
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
TA Realty bought back an industrial park near Miami International Airport, paying $47.6 million, property records show.
Called Webster Business Park, the 178,521-square-foot property includes four buildings at 7200 Northwest 25th Street, sandwiched between Palmetto Expressway and the Miami airport. The 7.8-acre campus was built in the 1970s.
The transaction equates to about $267 a square foot.
Boston-based TA Realty owned the asset between 2005 and 2016, before selling it for $16.6 million to Cofe Properties. AEW Capital Management, another Boston-based investor which served as the seller in the recent sale, purchased the campus for $25 million in 2019.
The purchase marks at least the second time TA Realty has reacquired a South Florida asset it previously owned. In October, the firm paid $193 million for a 476-unit multifamily community in Palm Beach Gardens — roughly $89 million more than the price at which it sold the property in 2017.
On the industrial front, TA Realty has been building up its portfolio in Miami-Dade County. Last year, it bought a 43-acre industrial development site for $106 million, and a 361,461-square-foot portfolio for $84 million. The previous year, it paid $160 million for a four-building, 509,522-square-foot campus nearby.
Representatives for TA Realty and AEW Capital Management did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Julia Echikson can be reached at jechikson@commercialobserver.com.
US national soccer team selects 26 home turf players
United States players gather for training as the 26-man tournament roster is officially locked in. The veteran defensive unit and an attacking core led by dangerous wingers prepare for a major summer performance on home soil. The squad faces its first big test in Los Angeles on June 12th.
ATLANTA – With the world’s biggest sporting event arriving in Georgia, Mercedes-Benz Stadium—officially referred to as “Atlanta Stadium” for the tournament—is set to host eight highly anticipated matches. For casual sports fans, the influx of international teams can feel overwhelming.
From European powerhouses to historic underdogs, some of the most famous athletes on the planet are headed to downtown Atlanta. This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
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Spain anchors the Atlanta group stage marquee
Favorites to watch:
Three-time European champions Spain will be the highest-profile team playing in Atlanta during the opening group stage, featuring in two separate match dates. The star-studded squad will face Cabo Verde on June 15, followed by a clash against Saudi Arabia on June 21.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 10: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
Spain’s roster features a blend of veteran leadership and electrifying youth. The biggest name to know is teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona winger whose dazzling dribbling and historic performances have captured global attention. Alongside him is midfield anchor Rodri, widely considered one of the tactically smartest and most dominant players in modern soccer. Expect Spain to control possession and showcase the fast, precise passing style that made them a global soccer empire.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 31: Rodri of Spain looks on during an international friendly match between Spain and Egypt at RCDE Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Morocco brings World Cup pedigree back to downtown
The ultimate dark horses:
Morocco captured the hearts of sports fans worldwide with their historic, history-making run to the semifinals at the last World Cup. They bring that same fierce, defensive-minded energy to Atlanta on June 24 when they face off against Haiti.
The Moroccan squad is spearheaded by world-class right-back Achraf Hakimi, a lightning-fast defender who plays his club soccer for Paris Saint-Germain. Adding creative spark to their attack is Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Díaz, who recently committed his international future to Morocco. Known for their passionate fan base and incredibly disciplined defensive structure, Morocco’s match is expected to be one of the loudest and most energetic atmospheres of the summer.
PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 28: Achraf Hakimi of PSG during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty I
Underdogs and rising stars
Competitive challengers:
The remaining group-stage matches in Atlanta feature incredibly balanced, competitive squads capable of pulling off massive tournament upsets. On June 18, Czechia squares off against South Africa, while Congo DR faces Uzbekistan on June 27.
- Czechia: Led by towering West Ham midfielder Tomáš Souček and clinical striker Patrik Schick, the Czechs rely on physical dominance, aerial strength, and dangerous set-pieces.
- South Africa: Navigating their way out of a tough Group A, “Bafana Bafana” features goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who gained international fame for his historic penalty-saving heroics.
- Uzbekistan: Making noise on the global stage, the Uzbek side is led by veteran striker Eldor Shomurodov, a proven goal-scorer with extensive experience in Italy’s top flight.
The Source: This article includes information from official match schedules and group drawings published by FIFA, official squad lists from the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and official tournament previews from the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee.
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