Southwest Flight Drops Dangerously Low, FAA Investigates

1 min read
Source: The New York Times
Southwest Flight Drops Dangerously Low, FAA Investigates
Photo: The New York Times
TL;DR Summary

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.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

2 min

vs 2 min read

Condensed

84%

38260 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on The New York Times