An overheated brake apparently to blame for a fire on a Spirit Airlines flight. Nobody was injured after the fire broke out on the landing gear of the Tampa to Atlanta flight yesterday morning.
The airline releasing a statement about the incident:
"“Spirit Flight 383 from Tampa to Atlanta landed safely in Atlanta International Airport and upon landing one of the brakes overheated. The aircraft was towed to the gate where Guests safely deplaned without any injuries. Thank you to the Atlanta first responders for immediately meeting the aircraft. The plane will be temporarily removed from service for maintenance.”
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