Flight 309, operated by a Boeing 737-900, took off from Dulles International Airport in Washington DC around 5:30 p.m. local time. Credit: X: @CancerFinalGirl/Alaska Airlines, flight 309, emergency landing, Los Angeles International Airport, Washington DC
a flight of Alaska Airlines from Washington D.C. a Los Angeles faced tense moments Thursday night when making a difficult landing after losing a tire during takeoff. Flight 309, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, departed Dulles International Airport at approximately 5:30 p.m. and landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport shortly after 8 p.m., according to the flight tracker. FlightAware. There were no injuries reported, the airline confirmed.
The landing gear problem was detected shortly after takeoff. According to ABC Los Angelesthe cabin crew reported by radio that they felt a “jolt” strong enough to open some of the overhead luggage doors and activate an emergency oxygen mask. “Passengers heard a ‘loud bang’ and felt the plane shake after takeoff,” he added. NBC. The crew asked the airport to check the Dulles runway to determine if the plane had passed over something or if they had actually lost part of the tire, later confirming the discovery of pieces of the tire on the runway.
Despite the failure, the landing gear retracted correctly, so the crew decided to continue the flight as planned. “We see no reason to interrupt the flight at this point, simply proceed to Los Angeles and take care of the problem there,” a crew member was heard saying in radio traffic, quoted by CBS. USA Today reported that, as a preventive measure, the crew declared an emergency to have additional support if necessary.
It was at least 10 seconds of strong shaking. (@CancerFinalGir)
The landing was quite a spectacle, with a passenger filming the disturbing arrival. According to NBCthe cabin erupted in applause as the plane landed safely and began to decelerate to taxi down the runway. ABC Los Angeles He highlighted that you could see fire engines ready in LAX as the plane landed. Despite the concern, the plane was able to safely arrive at the gate without causing any further disruption to airport operations, airport officials confirmed. LAX.
Among the passengers was a group of high school students from Los Angeles County. Orangewho were returning from a study trip to Washington. “I had to stay calm for my daughter,” he declared. Allison Muellerpassenger originally from Virginiaa CBS. “I was scared,” she added. another passenger, Brent Drewetteof San Juan Capistranohe described to the media KABC-TV: “They put us in the arm-arm position. It was ten seconds of really violent shaking. However, the emergency crews checked and brought us back safely, and everything was fine.”
USA Today He also cited a spokesperson for Alaska Airlineswho confirmed that “as a precaution during arrival at LAX, our pilots declared an emergency landing to have additional support if needed.” The airline assured that the Boeing 737-900 He will be removed from service while the incident is investigated. “Although this incident is rare, our flight crews are trained extensively to safely manage various scenarios,” the spokesperson said, stressing that they understand it may have been a worrying time for passengers on board and apologizing for what they experienced.
The flight managed to land safely at its destination (Europa Press/Contact/Richard Ellis/Richard Ellis)
Flight 309 Alaska Airlines He managed to land without additional setbacks after a journey marked by a failure in the landing gear. The reports agree that the preparation and training of personnel were essential to face a situation that could well have had a different outcome. Alaska Airlines He expressed his commitment to safety and noted the quick actions of his team to guarantee the integrity of all the flight’s occupants.
