Plane Catches Fire During Hard Landing in Las Vegas u2b3b

Frontier Airlines flight 1326, traveling from San Diego to Las Vegas, caught fire upon landing at Harry Reid International Airport. The plane landed at about 3:37 p.m. when smoke was detected in the cockpit, causing the pilots to issue an emergency declaration, according to Frontier Airlines and the FAA. The flight had departed from San Diego International Airport at 1:51 p.m., with over 190 engers and crew onboard.

Cause of the Emergency 1u6r1j

The aircraft experienced a hard landing, resulting in a blown tire and flames emerging beneath it, as seen in a video shared on social media. Frontier Airlines and aviation authorities have not yet confirmed the specific cause, but initial assessments suggest that a mechanical failure may have led to the fire. The flight crew, aware of the problem, declared an emergency before landing and ensured that fire and rescue teams were ready when the plane touched down.

Eyewitnesses saw smoke and flames as the plane came to a stop. Emergency responders at Harry Reid International Airport quickly moved in, extinguishing the fire before it could spread to other parts of the aircraft.

Emergency Evacuation and enger Safety 24436m

Thanks to the quick actions of the flight crew and emergency services, all engers and crew were safely evacuated from the plane. Evacuation was conducted using airstairs, as the fire was brought under control quickly enough to avoid the use of emergency slides.

Airport Response 42541n

Operations at Harry Reid International Airport were temporarily paused to prioritize the safety of engers and the containment of the fire. Emergency crews were already prepared due to the flight crew’s advance warning. The fire was extinguished within minutes, and the aircraft was safely secured.

Airport officials confirmed that several flights were delayed, and a few were diverted to nearby airports during the incident. Normal operations resumed shortly after the runway was cleared, but engers were advised to check their flight statuses due to residual delays.

Frontier Airlines Statement and Investigation 3g2i2s

Frontier Airlines issued a statement shortly after the emergency landing, confirming that all engers and crew were safe. The airline expressed gratitude for the swift response of the flight crew and the emergency personnel at Harry Reid International Airport.

A thorough investigation is being conducted by the Federal Aviation istration (FAA) and Frontier Airlines to determine the exact cause of the fire.

Frontier Airlines offered affected engers their money back. While the incident was alarming, the quick and coordinated response by the crew and first responders ensured that all engers were unharmed.

Thanks to the professionalism of the flight crew and emergency teams, what could have been a disastrous event was contained without injury. The ongoing investigation is expected to provide more clarity and help prevent similar incidents in the future.