San Diego International Airport Grounded After Private Plane Landing Gear Failure

San Diego International Airport experienced a ground stop affecting all inbound flights due to an emergency involving a private plane whose front landing gear collapsed during landing. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m., caused the aircraft to stop on the runway with visible smoke, prompting an emergency response including fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. No passengers were injured in the event, which resulted in significant flight delays and diversions, including some flights rerouted to Los Angeles. Airport officials declared the ground stop to allow crews to clear the disabled aircraft from the runway, with the stoppage lasting nearly two hours. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the situation, attributing the ground stop to the disabled aircraft's nose gear failure. This disruption led to the delay of at least 104 flights and temporary unavailability of the airport's flight status webpage, with authorities continuing to manage the situation.