A Southwest Airlines flight made a sudden 500-foot descent to avoid a near-collision with another aircraft near Los Angeles. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred Friday when Flight 1496, en route to Las Vegas, received an alert about another plane's proximity. One flight attendant suffered minor injuries, while another was hospitalized. The flight landed safely in Las Vegas. The incident follows a fatal midair collision earlier this year, raising concerns about air traffic control.

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