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US FAA probes low-flying Southwest Airlines flight near Oklahoma City
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-probes-low-flying-southwest-airlines-flight-near-oklahoma-city-2024-06-21/US FAA probes low-flying Southwest Airlines flight near Oklahoma City
By David Shepardson
June 20, 2024 8:45 PM EDT Updated 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it is investigating a Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) flight that descended to a low altitude 9 miles (14.5 km) from the Oklahoma City airport.
The incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 4069, which had departed from Las Vegas, occurred around at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, the FAA said. After the automated Minimum Safe Altitude Warning sounded, an air traffic controller alerted the flight crew.
Southwest said it is following its Safety Management System and is in contact with the FAA to "understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s approach to the airport."
Several incidents involving Southwest flights in recent months have raised concerns.
Asked on Monday if the incidents would prompt the agency to boost scrutiny of Southwest, as it has with United Airlines(UAL.O), FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker declined to comment. He said the agency reviewed all airline incidents and closely monitored carriers.
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By David Shepardson
June 20, 2024 8:45 PM EDT Updated 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it is investigating a Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) flight that descended to a low altitude 9 miles (14.5 km) from the Oklahoma City airport.
The incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 4069, which had departed from Las Vegas, occurred around at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, the FAA said. After the automated Minimum Safe Altitude Warning sounded, an air traffic controller alerted the flight crew.
Southwest said it is following its Safety Management System and is in contact with the FAA to "understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s approach to the airport."
Several incidents involving Southwest flights in recent months have raised concerns.
Asked on Monday if the incidents would prompt the agency to boost scrutiny of Southwest, as it has with United Airlines(UAL.O), FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker declined to comment. He said the agency reviewed all airline incidents and closely monitored carriers.
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