Video shows a passenger plane making a hard landing as it arrived at Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, according to local news reports.
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Local news outlets said the landing gear of a WestJet Boeing reportedly collapsed as the plane was landing.
A livestream by @SHOWMECaribbean captured the moment the aircraft touched down on the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport.
The landing gear of a WestJet Boeing reportedly collapsed as the plane was arriving at Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, according to local news reports. (Credit: @SHOWMECaribbean via Storyful)
What they’re saying:
In a statement, WestJet said emergency crews responded immediately, deploying foam as a precaution. The airline added that the aircraft’s slides were activated and all passengers and crew safely evacuated before being transported to the terminal.
WestJet confirmed there were no injuries and that everyone on board had been accounted for. “At this time, we are awaiting confirmation on the exact nature of the incident,” the company noted.
A WestJet Boeing jet made a hard landing at Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, after its landing gear reportedly collapsed. (Credit: @SHOWMECaribbean via Storyful)
What’s next:
According to posts from the airport on Facebook, the runway remained closed for the rest of Sunday and into Monday morning while the aircraft was still on site.
The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.