Southwest Flight Aborts Landings, Narrowly Avoids Collision with LaGuardia Tower

Southwest Airlines flight SWA147 from Nashville to LaGuardia aborted two landing attempts on March 23rd, 2024 due to severe weather
The Boeing 737-800 came within 67 feet of colliding with the LaGuardia control tower during second missed approach
The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident focusing on the plane's deviation from course and role of wind shear
The flight diverted to Baltimore following the near-collision before returning to safely land at LaGuardia 40 minutes later
Southwest Airlines said it is reviewing the event to prevent similar incidents happening in the future