Plane loses wheel, catches fire in Puerto Rico; passengers thought 'it was the end’

A Frontier Airlines flight experienced a harrowing landing in San Juan after the front landing gear failed. The Airbus A321, carrying 228 passengers, made a hard initial landing, causing a wheel to break off. The pilots regained control, circled the airport, and safely landed the plane with no injuries reported, prompting an FAA and NTSB investigation.

Apr 19, 2025 4

Plane loses wheel, catches fire in Puerto Rico; passengers thought 'it was the end’
A Frontier Airlines flight experienced a harrowing landing in San Juan after the front landing gear failed. The Airbus A321, carrying 228 passengers, made a hard initial landing, causing a wheel to break off. The pilots regained control, circled the airport, and safely landed the plane with no injuries reported, prompting an FAA and NTSB investigation.
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