Southwest Flight Triggers Alarm with 500-Foot Flyover in Oklahoma
TL;DR
The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to just 525 feet above ground near Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude warning from air traffic control. The aircraft later climbed and landed safely. This is the second recent incident involving a Southwest flight descending dangerously low. The airline is cooperating with the FAA to address the issue.
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