Passengers on Frontier Airlines Flight 1326 experienced terrifying moments when their plane made a hard landing at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, causing flames to erupt from one of the plane’s engines. The flight, which had taken off from San Diego, reported an issue shortly before landing, leading the pilot to declare an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit.
As the plane touched down, a dramatic fireball was captured by some passengers on video. The flames were seen coming from the plane’s right engine, which heightened the fear among passengers. Some of them, like Jose Carlos Mana, shared that the landing was unnerving and that flames were clearly visible through the window.
“We just saw through the window that we were on fire, and everyone was scared and surprised,” one passenger described. Others echoed the sentiment, mentioning that the landing was unusually hard, accompanied by intense shaking.
Rescue crews at the airport were quick to respond, dousing the flames and ensuring the safety of everyone on board. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Airbus 321 had 190 passengers and seven crew members aboard during the incident.
An investigation is now underway to determine the exact cause of the fire. Investigators are particularly focused on whether the flames were a direct result of the hard landing or if there was a mechanical issue involved.
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Despite the scare, passengers were relieved to learn that no one was hurt. It was a tense and frightening situation, but quick action by airport crews and the airline’s staff helped prevent any injuries or further damage.
As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leads the investigation, Frontier Airlines released a statement acknowledging the incident, reassuring the public that they are fully cooperating to ensure the safety of future flights.
It’s a reminder that while air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, unexpected events can occur. However, thanks to rapid responses from both the crew and emergency personnel, passengers were safely evacuated, and no lives were lost in this frightening episode.