US EditionWestJet flight makes hard landing in St. Maarten
- On September 7, 2025, WestJet flight WS2276, arriving from Toronto, landed abruptly at Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten, resulting in the collapse of the right landing gear.
- Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, applying foam as a safety measure and triggering the aircraft’s evacuation slides.
- All 164 passengers and crew evacuated without harm and were escorted to the terminal, with three individuals undergoing medical checks as a precaution; no injuries were reported.
- Sint Maarten Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina expressed relief that everyone on board WestJet flight WS2276 is unharmed, while WestJet highlighted their commitment to providing support and care to both passengers and crew.
- The airport remains closed as WestJet works with local officials and awaits further details regarding the incident.
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Commercial Jet’s Rough Landing Shuts Down Airport
A rough landing by a commercial aircraft in Sint Maarten forced the airport to shut down, stranding passengers on the Caribbean island. A WestJet plane from Toronto with 164 people on board made a hard landing and prompted an emergency response at the Princess Juliana International Airport. “Flight operator WestJet said that there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident,” ABC News noted. Watch the rough landing: A plane flying int…
Commercial Jet's Rough Landing Shuts Down Airport * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
A rough landing by a commercial aircraft in Sint Maarten forced the airport to shut down, stranding passengers on the Caribbean island. A WestJet plane from Toronto with 164 people on board made a hard landing and prompted an emergency response at the Princess Juliana International Airport. “Flight operator WestJet said that there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident,” ABC News noted. Watch the rough landing: A plane flying int…
WestJet Flight Attendants Ensure Passenger Safety During Suspected Landing Gear Failure in St. Maarten
Calgary, AB -- CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, is commending the professionalism and swift action of crew members following a suspected landing gear failure on WestJet flight 2276 at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) yesterday.
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