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Flames seen beneath the Frontier Airlines flight as it makes a hard landing in Las Vegas
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Flames seen beneath the Frontier Airlines flight as it makes a hard landing in Las Vegas



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A Frontier Airlines flight appeared to catch fire when it made what officials described as a “hard landing” at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Flight 1326 arrived from San Diego and the plane was “in the process of landing” when smoke was reported in the cockpit and the pilots declared an emergency, according to statements from Frontier and the Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane “experienced a hard landing with tire blowouts,” airport officials told CNN. Video obtained by CNN shows flames under the plane and a trail of smoke after it landed.

The Clark County Fire Department responded immediately and all passengers and crew were transported safely to the gate area, airport officials said.

A total of 190 passengers and seven crew members were on board when the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. PT, Frontier said.

“The cause of the incident is currently under investigation,” the airline added.

According to the FAA, a ground stop was in effect at the airport until 7 p.m. Saturday.

The National Transportation Safety Board will also investigate the incident, according to a Saturday statement from the agency on X.