Plane Tires Burst during Landing at Atlanta’s Airport, Passengers Share Ordeal
On Tuesday evening, a significant incident occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when tires burst on a LATAM Airlines aircraft during landing. The flight, numbered 2482, was traveling from Lima, Peru, to Atlanta.
Flight Details
The LATAM Airlines Boeing 767 departed Lima at 12:14 PM and successfully landed at Atlanta at 7:38 PM. However, passengers experienced a harrowing situation upon landing.
Passenger Experiences
Numerous passengers recounted the chaotic moments that followed the landing. One passenger described the rough touchdown, stating that the plane encountered substantial turbulence before the incident.
Observations After Landing
- A passenger reported that bathroom doors inside the aircraft broke.
- Panels and insulation began to fall from the ceiling.
- Some passengers remained onboard until 9:10 PM.
- They finally exited the aircraft by 9:40 PM.
Tire Condition
Once off the flight, one passenger observed that the tires appeared to be partially melted. She managed to take a photo of the damaged tires as she deplaned.
Speed Concerns
Another passenger mentioned that upon landing, the aircraft seemed to continue at an unusually high speed. This contributed to the sudden tire blowout as the plane attempted to come to a stop.
Fortunately, all passengers were able to deplane safely, despite the alarming circumstances surrounding the landing. This incident has raised concerns about aircraft safety during landing at one of the busiest airports in the world.
