FAA Investigates Southwest Flight's Close Call at LaGuardia

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with LaGuardia's control tower due to bad weather, prompting a federal investigation.

The FAA is investigating a close call between a Southwest Airlines flight and LaGuardia Airport's air traffic control tower that occurred on March 23.
The incident, caused by bad weather, led the plane to veer off course and come as close as 67 feet to the tower.
Air traffic controllers instructed the flight crew to perform a go-around, and the plane was diverted to Baltimore before safely returning to New York.
Southwest Airlines is reviewing the event as part of its safety systems, while the NTSB is also investigating but has not planned immediate reports.
Recent investigations and reports highlight a rise in near collisions at US airports, prompting concerns over safety margins and the need for systemic improvements.