October 6th 2024.
On Saturday, a Frontier Airlines flight from San Diego to Las Vegas made headlines as it seemed to catch fire during what officials described as a "hard landing" at Harry Reid International Airport. According to reports from both Frontier and the US Federal Aviation Administration, the plane, Flight 1326, was in the process of landing when smoke was reported in the cockpit. The pilots quickly declared an emergency, causing concern and panic among the passengers.
As the plane descended, airport officials told CNN that it experienced a hard landing, causing the tires to blow out. Video footage obtained by CNN shows the frightening scene of flames and smoke underneath the aircraft after it landed. Thankfully, the Clark County Fire Department responded promptly and all passengers and crew were safely transported to the gate area.
The flight had a total of 190 passengers and seven crew members on board at the time of the incident, according to Frontier. The airline released a statement saying that the cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Meanwhile, the FAA implemented a ground stop at the airport, causing delays for other flights until 7pm that evening.
The US National Transportation Safety Board also announced that they will be launching an investigation into the incident, as stated in a press release on Saturday. The incident has certainly raised concerns about the safety and security of air travel, especially with the recent tragic news of an eight-year-old girl's death and her missing babysitter. As the investigation continues, many are left wondering what could have caused such a terrifying event.
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