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Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low-altitude alert while preparing to land in Oklahoma City, descending to about 525 feet above the ground nine miles from the airport. An air traffic controller notified the pilots after an automated warning sounded.
Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low-altitude alert while approaching Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. The plane descended to about 525 feet above the ground, prompting an air traffic controller to instruct the pilots to maintain 3000 feet. The aircraft landed safely, and Southwest Airlines is cooperating with the FAA to address any irregularities.