07:34 AM EDT, 07/22/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) flight that flew at a low altitude over Tampa Bay, Florida, Reuters reported on Saturday.

The incident involved a Southwest Boeing 737 MAX departing from Columbus, Ohio on July 14, about 3 miles away from Tampa airport when it descended to around 175 feet, prompting an alert from air traffic control, the report said.

It added that the flight was diverted to Fort Lauderdale.

Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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