Flight landing at Chicago airport nearly collides with private jet on runway

A major tragedy was averted in the United States after a Southwest Airlines pilot aborted the plane's landing at the last minute to avoid potentially hitting another plane on the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday morning. The close call came as the private jet entered the runway without authorization, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

The incident, which took place at around 8:50 am local time, is being investigated by FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, American media reports said.

The video footage of the near-miss crash was widely shared on social media, where Southwest Flight 2504 can be seen making its final descent for the landing when suddenly a white private jet appears on its runway.