Overview
- The international flight from Lima touched down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday night when several tires failed shortly after landing, according to the FAA.
- Airport fire crews responded on the runway, and passengers deplaned via temporary stairs to the tarmac before being bused to the terminal.
- Air traffic control audio indicated all eight tires on the rear landing gear blew, a detail authorities have not yet formally confirmed.
- Passengers described a hard landing that shook the cabin, with reports of overhead bins opening and a bathroom door coming off its hinges.
- Operations saw brief disruption as the aircraft remained on the runway for inspection, and some travelers missed connections, local outlets reported.