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Spirit Airlines flight NK270 took off from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and had just climbed to 5,000 feet while en route to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) when the pilots encountered an issue and determined that they had to land immediately. Passengers were briefed that they might be making a water landing, but thankfully the plane was able to return to the airport without injuries.
Passengers aboard Spirit Airlines Flight NK270, leaving Montego Bay in St James for Fort Lauderdale in the United States, got the scare of their lives this afternoon as they braced themselves to potentially land on water.
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— Jamaica Gleaner (@JamaicaGleaner) May 27, 2024
Yesterday’s flight was operated by a brand new Airbus A321neo (it just became part of Spirit’s fleet last month). Flight attendants prepared passengers for what could have been a water landing and demonstrated how to put on a life vest. Luckily, the pilots were able to safely land back at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and the passengers arrived a little shaken, but without any injuries. There are no further details as to why this aircraft might have had to make a water landing.
A passenger told Jamaican news outlet, The Gleaner, the following:
The pilot told us to prepare for a water landing and the highest emergency activated at MBJ. We were told the aircraft lost pressure…We eventually got a new aircraft and have begun to board. It was nerve racking.”
Spirit Airlines provided View from the Wing with the following statement:
Spirit Airlines flight 270 (MBJ-FLL) returned to Montego Bay (MBJ) on May 26 out of an abundance of caution following a suspected mechanical issue. The plane landed safely at MBJ and taxied to the terminal where Guests deplaned under normal procedures. Safety is our top priority, and the aircraft will be thoroughly evaluated by our maintenance team. We apologize to our Guests for any inconvenience, and we arranged a new aircraft to complete the flight to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).”
Anthony’s Take: We’ll have to wait for further details around what went wrong with this new aircraft. It’s great to see trained pilots in action and how they were able to safely return without injuries.
(Featured Image Credit: Spirit Airlines.)
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4 comments
Another Airbus problem where is the leadership accountability
You’re saying another when was there one recently?
lol. Tell me you don’t know anything when you publish a “almost had to make a water landing” because of a pressurization issue. Fake News and clickbait. The media sucks!
Yeah, there are a few things wrong with this story.