The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the incident led to the evacuation of all 190 passengers onto the airport tarmac.
According to the FAA, the left main gear tires of Delta Flight 1437 burst while the aircraft was landing at approximately 6 p.m. The severity of the situation was captured by a passenger on board, who sent a photo and video to 11Alive, showing individuals using the emergency slide for evacuation.
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Passenger Bruce Campbell commended the Delta team for their calm and organized response, stating, "The Delta team was extremely organized and professional with no panic. There are probably 100 ground safety personnel here and 20 vehicles, so the response was amazing."
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Delta Airlines released a statement expressing gratitude for the efforts of the flight crew and the first responders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The initial reports suggest that one of the aircraft's tires blew upon landing, and components of the landing gear were hot.
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The passengers were evacuated using emergency slides and are being transported to the terminal by bus. Delta Airlines apologized to each passenger for the distressing experience, emphasizing that the safety of their customers and crew is their top priority.
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FOX 5 in Atlanta reported that one person sustained injuries during the incident, although their condition has not been disclosed at this time.
The FAA will continue to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the tire fire and burst.
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