FAA Investigates Southwest Airlines' Low Altitude Incident Near Oklahoma City

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 4069, which descended to a low altitude 9 miles from Oklahoma City airport. The event occurred at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday when an automated Minimum Safe Altitude Warning prompted an air traffic controller to alert the crew.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to a low altitude 9 miles (14.5 km) from the Oklahoma City airport.

The FAA said the incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 4069 occurred around at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday. After the automated Minimum Safe Altitude Warning sounded, an air traffic controller alerted the crew.

There have been several incidents involving Southwest flights in recent months that have raised concerns.