A Southwest plane nearly took off down the wrong runway at Orlando Airport in Florida.

On Thursday morning, concerns arose over a new aviation incident when a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Albany, New York, nearly took off from a taxiway instead of the proper runway at Orlando International Airport.

Flight 3278 came to an abrupt stop after the pilots mistook the taxiway for a runway. An air traffic controller canceled the takeoff clearance just as the plane began to accelerate on the taxiway, which is shorter and not designed for takeoff or landing.

Southwest Airlines has confirmed that no injuries were reported and that another plane was arranged to transport the passengers to their destination. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident to determine how it happened.

This event is just the latest in a series of alarming incidents in aviation. Last month, a Delta Airlines flight in Toronto suffered a spectacular crash when it flipped over during landing, although miraculously everyone on board survived. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has indicated that the plane was descending too rapidly, triggering an alarm seconds before landing. This resulted in the right landing gear fracturing and the loss of part of the wing, which released jet fuel and started a fire.

Preliminary reports also revealed that the Delta flight's first officer had fewer than the 1,500 hours of flight experience generally required by the FAA, although the agency frequently makes exceptions for those with an airline transport pilot certificate.

Delta Airlines has stated that the safety of its customers is paramount and that it is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

These types of incidents highlight the importance of aviation safety and the need to maintain rigorous standards for all crew members. Passengers should be informed about these events to better understand the safety of their flights and what flying entails today.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are committed to investigating these incidents and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to prevent future occurrences.