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Southwest WN759 disrupted by suspected landing-gear and hydraulic issue in Las Vegas

Last observed 2026-10-10 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

Southwest flight WN759 returned to the gate at LAS after smoke and apparent brake debris were reported from its right main landing gear. Passengers transferred to a replacement 737 MAX 8, departing about four and a half hours late.

Why it matters: The incident highlights the operational impact of suspected brake or hydraulic-system problems even when detected during taxi rather than takeoff.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

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