Caitlin Burdi
Caitlin Burdi was a passenger aboard Southwest flight 1496, which experienced a terrifying nosedive to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff from Burbank to Las Vegas on July 25, 2025. Burdi described the harrowing moments during the incident, likening the sudden drop to a theme park ride and expressing the fear that many passengers felt during the ordeal.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,319 | $21,000,000 | 6,491$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 122,918 | $1,500,000 | 874$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,803 | $2,700,000 | 947$ |
| Totals | 3 | 609,938,189 | 249,040 | $25,200,000 | 8,312$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Brazil:
Passenger Caitlin Burdi described the feeling of being 'falling to death' during the incident.
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United Kingdom:
Caitlin Burdi told Fox News that passengers were 'screaming' as the plane rapidly fell.
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United States:
Caitlin Burdi, who was on flight 1496, described the terrifying experience of the sudden nosedive.
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