Delta Flight with 96 passengers makes emergency landing with broken nose gear, in-flight video captures ordeal

Delta Airlines 717 nose gear collapses after landing at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

Published on: Jun 28, 2023, 22:34:02 IST

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A Delta flight made an emergency landing in North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport and hit the runway on its underside. Reports suggest the flight didn't have its nose gear fully extended too.

Delta Air Lines 717 nose gear collapses after landing at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. (@aviationbrk)

Without its landing gear properly deployed the Boeing 717 aircraft with 96 passengers onboard made a turbulent landing on Wednesday. No injuries have been reported. According to Delta, two pilots, three flight attendants and 96 passengers were evacuated safely.

A passenger video capturing the ordeal of his fellow passengers silently and fearfully holding onto their seats has gone viral. The video shows nervous passengers bracing for impact.

‘So Thankful for God’s protection today. I was seat 1B.@CLT Airport as @Delta flight 1092 safely lands without landing gear extended. Kudos to the skilled pilots and crew for their quick response and ensuring the safety of 96 passengers on board. 🛬✈️ #DL1092 #SafeLanding’, tweeted a passenger.

Gibbs posted footage of his shellshocked fellow riders quietly walking away from the plane and marveling at the aircraft’s nose-down positioning.

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