In a frightening incident this afternoon, a woman’s phone footage captured the dramatic moment a passenger airplane attempted an emergency landing after its front landing gear caught fire mid-descent. The event took place at a regional airport where witnesses described the scene as “chaotic” and “unlike anything they had ever seen.”
According to early reports, the aircraft had notified the control tower of mechanical issues shortly before landing. As the plane made contact with the runway, flames erupted from the front wheels, sending sparks across the tarmac as the aircraft struggled to maintain control.
Emergency responders, including a newly deployed electric fire truck, rushed toward the runway. However, as the plane continued sliding, it collided with the fire truck, triggering a burst of flames and thick black smoke that rose into the air.
A woman who witnessed the event from a nearby parking area recorded the entire scene on her smartphone. In the video, she can be heard screaming in fear as the camera shakes, capturing the explosive moment the plane makes impact. Her footage has since gone viral online, drawing millions of views within hours.
Airport officials confirmed that firefighters quickly contained the blaze and evacuated the passengers. No fatalities have been reported so far, though several individuals were treated for shock and minor injuries.
Authorities have temporarily closed the airport as investigators examine what caused the landing gear to ignite and whether mechanical failure or overheating played a role.
More updates are expected as the investigation continues.
