A Frontier Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, recently experienced a harrowing landing at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The challenging landing left many of the passengers visibly distressed and fearful.
As the aircraft began its descent, passengers watched in terror as the plane made a hard landing. The impact caused parts of the landing gear to break off and scatter across the runway, raising immediate concerns about potential debris that could pose a risk to other flights.
Edwin Soto, a passenger on the flight, described the tense and emotional atmosphere inside the dimly lit cabin. As the plane approached the runway at an unusually high speed, many passengers were seen praying and making frantic calls to their loved ones.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, the pilot attempted to regain control by circling the airport for another approach. This second attempt was crucial, as the damaged aircraft needed to land safely without causing further damage or risk to the passengers and crew.
When the plane finally touched down successfully on a different runway, the cabin was filled with a mix of gasps and applause. The 230 passengers and crew members breathed a collective sigh of relief. Flight attendants quickly guided the passengers to exit the aircraft and led them down the stairs onto the runway.
Jeffrey Serda, a passenger who recorded the aftermath on his phone, expressed his gratitude upon safely reaching the tarmac, exclaiming, “We made it, thank God.”
The incident resulted in the temporary closure of the San Juan airport while officials conducted thorough checks for any remaining debris that could pose risks to other flights. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and all passengers and crew members were unharmed.
The aircraft was grounded in San Juan for inspection and repairs. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the hard landing and ensure the safety of future flights.