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Plane's Landing Gear Snaps in Storm
Chicago, Illinois — April 11, 2025
Terrified ground crew at Chicago O'Hare International Airport watched in horror as a passenger jet's landing gear collapsed during a harrowing landing in a severe thunderstorm Saturday, sending the aircraft skidding off the runway.
The dramatic video, filmed by an airport worker, shows the Adria Airways flight battling strong crosswinds on its final approach. The moment the aircraft touches down on the wet runway, its front landing gear appears to snap, causing a shower of sparks as the plane's nose grinds against the asphalt. The pilots struggled for control as the jet veered sharply off the tarmac, sliding across the saturated grass and coming to a stop just feet from where the witnesses were standing.
Emergency crews swarmed the scene immediately. An airport official confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft and, miraculously, no serious injuries were reported. The pilots are being hailed for their incredible skill in maneuvering the disabled plane and avoiding a far more catastrophic collision with ground equipment and personnel.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to launch a full investigation into the cause of the landing gear failure.
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