Southwest Airlines Flight Investigated After Nose Gear Issue at Midway Airport
On August 3, 2026, Southwest Airlines Flight 1243 from Fort Meyers, Florida, faced a landing gear issue upon arrival at Chicago Midway Airport. Both nose gear tires lost air pressure during landing, leading to an investigation by first responders. Mechanics quickly addressed the issue by changing the tires and towing the aircraft to the gate. The incident resulted in minimal disruption at the airport, with only one flight cancellation and average delays of about 15 minutes.