Plane suddenly drops 500 feet to ‘avoid mid-air collision’ with British jet fighter

A Southwest Airlines flight experienced a sudden drop of 500 feet shortly after takeoff from Hollywood Burbank Airport to avoid a mid-air collision with a Hawker Hunter jet. Passengers reported panic during the incident, though the plane landed safely in Las Vegas, with no major injuries except for two flight attendants receiving medical attention.

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