Frontier Airlines Plane Catches Fire During Hard Landing in Las Vegas, No Injuries Reported

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A Frontier Airlines plane caught fire as it landed at Harry Reid International Airport on Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas.

Smoke and flames were visible from the aircraft as it touched down around 3:37 p.m. Upon landing, passengers and crew were safely evacuated without any reported injuries, according to multiple news reports. An airport spokesperson described the event as a “hard landing.” Fire and smoke were observed under the plane, and firefighters quickly rushed to the runway to extinguish the blaze.


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“The pilots detected smoke and declared an emergency,” a Frontier Airlines spokesperson told CBS News. Following the emergency declaration, a swift and orderly evacuation of passengers via airstairs was conducted, after which they were transported by bus to a terminal building.

Clark County Fire Department responded immediately. “Frontier flight 1326 experienced a hard landing,” a Harry Reid spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. “All passengers and crew have been safely transported to the gated area. No injuries were reported.”

Identified as Frontier Flight 1326, the plane had departed from San Diego International Airport at 1:51 p.m. The cause of the fire is not yet clear, and the incident remained under investigation late Saturday. Details regarding the extent of the damage to the airplane were not immediately available, nor was there an estimate for repairs.

The emergency occurred just weeks after a mock drill was conducted at the airport to prepare for such incidents. In September, airport officials, along with various Clark County emergency responders, participated in the exercise, which included simulated smoke, sirens, and actors portraying victims. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and airport employees all took part, practicing their skills and responses in a controlled training environment.

The drill, which is required by the Federal Aviation Administration every three years, aims to ensure that all personnel are prepared to handle real-life emergencies efficiently. The exercise provides an opportunity for responders unaccustomed to working in an airport setting to gain valuable experience and reinforces their ability to work under stressful, unfamiliar conditions.