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LATAM flight from Peru makes rough landing at Atlanta airport after rear tires blow out; passengers speak out
By Alex de Armas, Rubén Rosario
ATLANTA (WSVN) — International travelers experienced some scary moments when a plane from South America touched down in the world’s busiest airport.
A LATAM flight from Lima, Peru came in for a landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday night when all of its rear landing gear tires blew out.
Passenger Liza Karseno described the moment when what had started as a notmal landing took a sudden turn.
“We were landing fine, and then it’s like the – it sounded like or felt like the wheels had popped,” she said. “Like, is this plane even going to be able to stop? Because you could hear like – I mean, we were going fast, and you couldn’t, like, the plane wasn’t stopping.”
Video from those who were on board shows the blown out tires, as fire units quickly surrounded the plane and checked out the damage.
Hundreds of passengers were able to evacuate by taking stairs to the tarmac, where they boarded a bus to the terminal.
Meanwhile, families inside the terminal said they were concerned.
Brandon and Barbie Williams said their 15-year-old son was on the plane. They were forced to wait for information from the airline.
“[An airline employee] didn’t say it was the plane he was on. She just said an accident happened, and now, you know, they’re getting him out,” said Barbie.
Fortunately, despite the accident, no one was injured.
“I was grateful to be alive, grateful to be here safely,” said Karseno. “I really don’t care about the bags or anything else, just happy that everyone’s safe.”
“I’ve been without [my son] for two weeks. It’s the first time he’s traveled by himself,” said Barbie.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Investigation launched after ‘serious incident’ at Biggin Hill Airport, near Bromley
Cara Simmonds
An investigation has been launched following a
“serious incident” involving a plane.
The aircraft was due to fly from Biggin Hill Airport, near Bromley, this morning (January 6).
Pictures taken at the scene show the private jet stranded on the grassy area by the runway, surrounded by several emergency service teams and vehicles.
A witness told KentOnline they spotted it as they went past on a bus at around 11.20am.
He believes the plane, with the tail number D-ISCV, was headed to Geneva International Airport in Switzerland.
A spokeswoman for the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said: “This morning, the AAIB was notified of a serious incident involving an aircraft that was departing Biggin Hill Airport.
“An investigation has commenced and enquiries
are being made.”
Biggin Hill Airport told KentOnline a “runway excursion” had happened, which is where a plane veers off to the side or overruns.
This can be due to slippery conditions, pilot error or a system malfunction.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
A spokeswoman added: “The AAIB was immediately informed and flight activity at the airport was stopped in line with appropriate safety procedures.
“We are currently in the process of recovering the aircraft, which we expect to complete later today.”
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/bexley-and-bromley/news/investigation-launched-after-serious-incident-at-airport-334753/
NTSB Prelim: Proctor E Ray Exec 162F
Skids Contacted The Grass And The Helicopter Subsequently Rolled Onto Its Left Side
Location: Athens, TN Accident Number: ERA26LA031
Date & Time: November 4, 2025, 14:00 Local Registration: N162RW
Aircraft: Proctor E Ray Exec 162F Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On November 04, 2025, at about 1400 eastern standard time, an amateur built experimental Rotorway 162F, N162RW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Athens, Tennessee. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, the pre-flight and runup of the helicopter were normal with no anomalies observed. The pilot then departed the McMinn County Airport (MMI), Athens, Tennessee, for a local flight. After completing the flight, the pilot began his approach to MMI. The pilot reported that as he began to raise the collective to slow the helicopter for touchdown, the helicopter began a left turn. He attempted to arrest the turn using the right anti-torque pedal; however, there was no response despite full right pedal input. The pilot further stated that the helicopter began to drift from his intended landing position. The skids contacted the grass and the helicopter subsequently rolled onto its left side. After the helicopter rolled over, a post-impact fire ensued, consuming most of the helicopter.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
54 Years ago today: On 7 January 1972 Iberia flight 602, a Caravelle, impacted a mountain while on approach to Ibiza Airport, Spain, killing all 104 occupants.
| Date: | Friday 7 January 1972 |
| Time: | 12:10 |
| Type: | Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R |
| Owner/operator: | Iberia |
| Registration: | EC-ATV |
| MSN: | 163 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1963 |
| Engine model: | Rolls-Royce Avon 533R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 104 / Occupants: 104 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | ca 15 km W of Ibiza Airport (IBZ) - Spain |
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Valencia Airport (VLC/LEVC) |
| Destination airport: | Ibiza Airport (IBZ/LEIB) |
| Confidence Rating: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Narrative:
Iberia flight 602, a Caravelle, impacted a mountain while on approach to Ibiza Airport, Spain, killing all 104 occupants.
Flight IB602, struck a mountainside of the Sierra de Atalayasa, near Ibiza Airport (IBZ), Spain.
The aircraft had departed Madrid (MAD) on a domestic service to Valencia (VLC) and Ibiza Airport (IBZ). While flying an approach to runway 07 at Ibiza, the airplane struck a 415 m high mountain, 30 m below the summit.
It was determined that the pilot had failed to maintain the minimum altitude for a visual approach to runway 07
