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February 27, 2025 at 08:54 AM
*Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-900 Dips To 375 Feet On Approach 3 Miles Away From San Francisco* On February 23, 2025, an Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-900, operating Flight OZ212 from Seoul to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), experienced a significant altitude deviation during its approach to runway 28L. The aircraft descended to approximately 375 feet above San Francisco Bay while still about four miles from the runway, triggering a "low altitude" alert from air traffic control. The controller promptly instructed the flight crew to "check your altitude immediately," leading them to execute a go-around maneuver. The aircraft subsequently landed safely on its second approach. Asiana Airlines stated that the flight crew had already recognized the low altitude situation and had decided to perform a go-around while simultaneously receiving the alert from air traffic control. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into the incident. This event draws parallels to a 2013 incident involving Asiana Airlines Flight OZ214, where a Boeing 777-200ER crashed during its approach to the same runway at SFO, resulting in three fatalities and numerous injuries. In that case, the aircraft struck a seawall due to a mismanaged descent and inadequate monitoring of airspeed. Aviation experts have noted that the recent incident demonstrates the effectiveness of safety systems and protocols, as the air traffic control radar systems successfully issued a "Low Altitude" alert, allowing the situation to be corrected before a potential disaster. _*#flywithfavour;* Bringing to you, the latest news in the world of aviation 🛬🛫✈️🌍_
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