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A hard landing involving a LATAM Airlines Boeing 767-300ER resulted in significant landing gear damage overnight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The aircraft blew all eight main landing gear tires upon touchdown and thankfully no injuries were reported.
The incident occurred when LATAM flight LA 2482 arrived from Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. The Boeing 767-316ER landed on Runway 26R and came to a stop on the runway. It remained immobilized there until it was later towed away. Individuals working in the vicinity reported hearing multiple loud impacts followed by visible smoke after the aircraft touched down.
Airport operations personnel reported that the landing was severe enough to cause all main gear tires to fail. Images from the scene showed additional damage (including a lavatory door dislodged during the landing).
Airport rescue and fire units responded immediately as a precaution and surrounded the aircraft shortly after it stopped. Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, it landed safely with all crew and passengers reported as fine. Flight tracking data indicates the aircraft arrived at approximately 7:38 PM, which was ahead of its scheduled arrival time. Preliminary information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suggests all rear landing gear tires failed during the landing.
Anthony’s Take: Federal investigators are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the hard landing and assess the full extent of the damage to the aircraft’s landing gear system. This must have been so scary for all on the aircraft.
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