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Southwest Airlines Flight Diverts to Fort Lauderdale Amid 150 Feet Low Altitude Investigation

Jul 23, 2024, 12:18 AM

A Southwest Airlines flight heading for Tampa International Airport was forced to divert to Fort Lauderdale last weekend. Safety regulators are investigating the incident, as the jet reportedly flew as low as 150 feet above water near Tampa. The flight eventually landed safely at Fort Lauderdale airport. The feds probe aims to determine the cause of the low altitude flight and ensure future safety measures.