A Frontier Airways flight from San Diego to Las Vegas noticed flames and thick smoke rising from the airplane’s undercarriage throughout touchdown at Harry Reid Worldwide Airport on Saturday.
As per the CBS Information, the incident occurred as Flight 1326 touched down, prompting an instantaneous response from emergency companies. All 190 passengers and 7 crew members have been safely evacuated with no accidents reported.
In keeping with airport officers, the plane skilled a “exhausting touchdown,” which led to the deployment of the Clark County Fireplace Division.
Frontier Airways confirmed that the pilots detected smoke upon touchdown and declared an emergency. “The plane landed safely, and all passengers and crew have been evacuated through airstairs,” stated a spokesperson for the airline. All passengers have been transported to the terminal by bus.
The flight departed from San Diego at 1:51 pm Pacific Time and landed in Las Vegas at 3:37 pm. Whereas the hearth was rapidly extinguished, the trigger stays beneath investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a brief floor cease whereas assessing the scenario.
