A WestJet aircraft originating from Toronto underwent a challenging landing at an airport in St. Maarten, according to the airline’s announcement on Sunday. WestJet flight 2276 safely landed at Princess Juliana International Airport, where all passengers and crew were successfully evacuated using the plane’s slides. Emergency responders were on scene, deploying foam as a safety measure.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in the incident. WestJet expressed that they are currently awaiting further details on the event and are cooperating with local authorities. The airline emphasized that their priority is ensuring the well-being and support of their passengers and crew.
According to airport authorities, the flight had 164 passengers on board. They confirmed that the aircraft did not ignite upon landing and reassured that no injuries were reported. However, as a precaution, three individuals underwent medical assessment.
