Southwest 737 Aborts Landing After Runway Incursion at San Diego

On March 10, 2026, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aborted its landing at San Diego International Airport after a runway incursion involving a SkyWest Embraer ERJ-175. The incident occurred when the regional jet was cleared to line up and wait on the active runway while the Boeing 737 received landing clearance.

According to analysis by Captain Steeeve, an automated runway incursion alert system triggered during the sequence. Air traffic control issued a go-around command, but radio interference blocked the transmission. Despite the communication failure, the 737 flight crew independently recognized the hazard and executed an immediate go-around, averting a potential collision at one of the nation's busiest airports.

No injuries were reported in the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration has not yet released official details, including specific flight numbers. Aviation safety experts note that multiple safety layers and pilot vigilance prevented what could have been a catastrophic accident. An investigation into the communication failure is expected to be conducted by aviation authorities.