Southwest Flight Drops Dangerously Low, FAA Investigates
TL;DR
A Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Oklahoma City began its descent too early, triggering an automated warning and startling residents near Oklahoma City. The plane, which descended to about 525 feet while still nine miles from the airport, regained altitude and landed safely. The FAA is investigating the incident, and Southwest Airlines is cooperating to address any irregularities.
- Southwest Plane Begins Descent Too Early Over Oklahoma City The New York Times
- Southwest Boeing 737 inexplicably drops to less than 500 ft. New York Post
- Southwest Airlines Flight Triggers Low Altitude Warning Over Oklahoma Town PEOPLE
- Southwest Fight Drops Dangerously Low Over Oklahoma Neighborhood TMZ
- FAA investigating after Southwest Airlines plane dropped altitude KOCO Oklahoma City
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