Airplane incident at LaGuardia Airport
Southwest Flight 147 veered off course and may have buzzed the air traffic control tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport with as little as 67 feet of clearance. The FAA is investigating the incident which occurred due to bad weather conditions.
Key Points
- Southwest Flight 147 drifted off course during second landing attempt
- Flight controller urgently directed the plane to go around and climb to 2,000 feet
- Inclement weather and turbulence were factors in the incident
Pros
- FAA investigating for safety measures
- No injuries reported
Cons
- Potential danger to passengers and crew
- Incident raises concerns about air traffic control procedures