Tower issued a low altitude alert when an Asiana Airbus A350 was too low on approach to San Francisco

On February 23, 2025, Asiana Airlines flight OZ212, which was flying from Seoul to San Francisco, had to perform a go-around due to warnings from air traffic controllers about the aircraft's low altitude. The Airbus A350-900 involved safely climbed to 4,700 feet and completed its landing on runway 28L approximately 15 minutes later. This incident has drawn parallels to the 2013 crash of a Boeing 777 at the same airport, which resulted in three fatalities and numerous injuries, attributed to pilot error during the final approach. In the field of transportation safety, this incident underscores the critical importance of effective communication between pilots and air traffic control, as well as the necessity for continuous training and adherence to safety protocols. Go-arounds are essential maneuvers that can prevent accidents, and they highlight the need for pilots to remain vigilant and responsive to operational alerts during approaches, especially in complex airspace environments like San Francisco.