Tire Blowout on LATAM Flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after a LATAM Airlines Peru flight experienced tire blowouts moments after landing at Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday night. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft touched down safely but suffered significant damage to its landing gear.
Passengers were evacuated onto the runway, where they waited as mechanics worked to stabilize the damaged gear. No injuries were reported among those aboard the flight or responding to the incident.
Airport operations continued with minimal disruption despite brief shutdowns of the runway for safety reasons. The cause of the tire failure remains under investigation by the FAA.
Air travelers may be breathing a sigh of relief knowing that no one was injured during this unexpected incident, but they can also take comfort in knowing that airports and emergency responders are prepared to handle unexpected situations like this.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after a LATAM Airlines Peru flight experienced tire blowouts moments after landing at Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday night. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft touched down safely but suffered significant damage to its landing gear.
Passengers were evacuated onto the runway, where they waited as mechanics worked to stabilize the damaged gear. No injuries were reported among those aboard the flight or responding to the incident.
Airport operations continued with minimal disruption despite brief shutdowns of the runway for safety reasons. The cause of the tire failure remains under investigation by the FAA.
Air travelers may be breathing a sigh of relief knowing that no one was injured during this unexpected incident, but they can also take comfort in knowing that airports and emergency responders are prepared to handle unexpected situations like this.