FAA investigates Southwest flight that reportedly descended to 175 feet, triggered low altitude warning

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed to Nexstar Saturday that it is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight to Tampa Bay, Florida that was forced to divert to Fort Lauderdale last weekend.

According to Flightradar24 data obtained by Reuters, the plane descended to a very low altitude – roughly 175 feet – with 3 miles to go before reaching Tampa International Airport.

For context, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 making the flight has a wingspan of 117 feet and 10 inches...