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UNO’s Lowell ‘Skip’ Bailey Shares Expertise Nationally on Southwest Airlines Close Call

Bailey's insights were syndicated nationally through CNN newswire on a Southwest Airlines flight incident at Chicago Midway International Airport after departing from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield.

  • published: 2025/03/06
  • contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Lowell 'Skip' Bailey of The Aviation Institute at UNO. Photo: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Lowell 'Skip' Bailey of The Aviation Institute at UNO. Photo: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

UNO aviation expert and professor, Lowell ‘Skip’ Bailey, was featured in interviews with KETV and WOWT, offering his expertise on a Southwest Airlines flight’s close call at Chicago Midway International Airport after departing from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. His insights were syndicated nationally through the CNN newswire, and the story was picked up by ABC17 (Columbia, MO), WCTV (Tallahassee, FL), Dakota News Now (Sioux Falls, SD), and KLKN-TV.

Why it matters: Bailey explained how the pilot training prepared the crew to perform a critical “Go Around” maneuver, a safety measure ensuring the plane’s safe operation. This incident highlights the importance of proper training in handling unexpected situations and ensuring passenger safety.

The big picture: Bailey’s interviews highlight UNO’s expertise in aviation and its role in educating future professionals in this vital field, providing valuable insights into real-world aviation safety protocols.

Read the full article on KETV and WOWT.


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