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FAA Probes United A321neo’s Hard Orlando Landing After Nose Wheel Detaches

The FAA says the aircraft became disabled after a hard touchdown.

Overview

  • Flight UA2323 from Chicago landed around 12:30 p.m. at Orlando when a hard touchdown left the Airbus A321neo disabled on the runway.
  • Eyewitness video shows a nose-gear wheel detaching and rolling away during rollout.
  • The FAA confirmed a brief ground stop and delays at Orlando and said it will investigate.
  • United reported 200 passengers and six crew, no injuries, with travelers bused from the aircraft to the terminal.
  • The two-year-old jet (registration N14502) is out of service for inspection, with wind gusts of 54–56 mph reported around the landing.