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Southwest flight into Florida airport reaches 'hard to believe' low altitude upon descent
A Southwest flight arriving at Tampa International was rerouted to Fort Lauderdale after the plane descended dangerously low nearly four miles out from the tarmac.
According to reporting from Fox 13 Tampa, the plane descended within 150 feet of the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
At that distance, the plane should have been around 1,000 feet from the ground.
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“Southwest Flight 425 safely diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on July 14 after the Crew discontinued their planned approach into Tampa International Airport,” a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines shared in an email with Fox News Digital. “The aircraft returned to Tampa after a short time on the ground in Fort Lauderdale.”
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane takes off from Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland, US, on Friday, April 12, 2024. Southwest Airlines Co. is scheduled to release earnings figures on April 25. (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In an air traffic control call obtained by Fox 13 Tampa, the technician can be heard contacting the pilot saying “Southwest 425, low altitude alert, check your altitude…”
It is unknown at this time why the flight diverted to Fort Lauderdale Airport. The FAA is currently investigating the incident.
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“The FAA has increased oversight of Southwest Airlines to ensure it is complying with federal safety regulations through the Certificate Holder Evaluation Process,” the FAA shared in a statement with Fox News Digital. “Safety will drive the timeline.”
One retired pilot interviewed by Fox 13 Tampa believes it was pilot error. “How they got to 150 feet with the number of warnings that are available on an aircraft… it’s really– it’s hard to believe,” said Kent Davis.
An aerial view of Tampa International Airport (TPA) on January 31, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The retired pilot of 30 years continued, “They either started their descent at the wrong point and descended thinking that they were on the proper descent rate to the runway, or something may have malfunctioned.”
A spokespserson for Southwest Airlines shared in their statement to Fox News Digital, “Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees.”
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An initial finding from the FAA may take months to investigate.
The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources held its annual Straughn Seminar at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association on July 18. FTBOA Associate Vice President of Membership Services and Events Tammy A. Gantt shared the economic impact of the industry with participants, its importance when approaching legislators and how the economics of a racetrack and incentive programs work for breeders, owners and stakeholders.
Prior to the program at the FTBOA offices and museum, the class attended a session with FTBOA board president George Isaacs at Bridlewood Farm. They next visited FTBOA board member Paul Bulmahn’s Goldmark Farm where he focused on investment in land and operations for the industry. The group also toured his Triple Crown museum.
FTBOA immediate past president Valerie Dailey presented, “Understanding Trends of Marion County Real Estate and Land Values.”
The class of select agriculture leaders from across the state also toured the World Equestrian Center where Jim Wolf, president of Wolf Sports Group, discussed the economic impact of the facility and the opening of its new hotel, The Riding Academy.
The two-day program included sessions on Civil Discourse, Deliberative Engagement, and Leading with Humility; Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: A Discussion of Forever Chemicals; Understanding Partisanship in Agriculture & Natural Resources; Florida Commodity Legislative Issues and Navigating the Process; The University of Florida Artificial Intelligence Initiative and The Future of Florida Agriculture; Leadership, Hardiness and Anti-Fragility; and a tour of the Dollar Tree Distribution Center, with the topic An Introduction to the Logistics Industry.
The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources develops leaders to ensure a strong and adaptable Florida agriculture and natural resources industry for generations to come.
The institute’s next stops are Washington, D.C. and an international trip to Nairobi, Kenya.
Return to the July 23 issue of Wire to Wire
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 71-year-old Ocklawaha man was killed Monday in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the man’s body was found just before 10 p.m. along County Road 25.
According to a crash report, the man was “lying down within the eastbound lane” when a car hit him.
The FHP is trying to locate the vehicle and driver.
Anyone with information is asked to call 352-512-6644.
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WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) – KU men’s basketball alumni team Mass Street defeated Florida TNT in the second round of The Basketball Tournament on Monday night at Koch Arena.
The ‘Hawks took it 76-59.
The Jayhawks are now headed to the third round, where they’ll face Colorado’s alumni team on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Find the full bracket of TBT here: https://thetournament.com/tbt/bracket/
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