Frontier Airlines Flight Faces Hard Landing, Wheel Breaks Off in Puerto Rico

Passengers on Frontier Airlines Flight 3506 from Orlando to San Juan experienced a terrifying ordeal when the plane suffered a hard landing at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico, resulting in significant damage to the landing gear and a wheel breaking off and catching fire. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that after the initial failed landing, the Airbus A321 circled and landed safely on a second attempt, with no injuries reported. Passengers recounted fear for their lives as debris from the damaged gear caused smoke and fire visible from the cabin, while children were heard crying and others prayed. According to flight data, the plane circled the airport multiple times before the successful landing, making the flight significantly longer than usual. Reports suggest that a young co-pilot was in control during the incident, but swift action by the captain was credited with preventing a worse tragedy. The incident is under investigation by authorities and Frontier Airlines.