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WestJet Boeing 737 Experiences Gear Collapse, Prompting Emergency Evacuation in Sint Maarten

WestJet Boeing 737 Experiences Gear Collapse, Prompting Emergency Evacuation in Sint Maarten

SINT MAARTEN (National Times) — A WestJet Boeing 737-800 arriving from Toronto suffered a landing gear collapse during a hard landing at Princess Juliana International Airport on Sunday, triggering a dramatic emergency evacuation. The aircraft's right main landing gear failed upon touchdown, causing the jet to skid along the runway. Airport emergency crews responded swiftly, blanketing the plane in foam and assisting passengers as they evacuated down emergency slides. Authorities confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated to the terminal, with no injuries reported. Officials commended the prompt actions of the flight crew and ground responders, which helped…
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