Overview
- The right landing gear collapsed on touchdown Sunday at Princess Juliana International Airport, causing the right engine and wing to strike the runway.
- Emergency crews applied foam around the aircraft and all 164 people evacuated via slides, with no serious injuries reported.
- Operations at the single-runway airport were suspended, with flights canceled or diverted to San Juan, before service resumed Monday morning.
- Images show significant structural damage to the wing and engine area on the 16‑year‑old Boeing 737-800, which remains on the island and has been withdrawn from service.
- Local aviation authorities have opened a probe and WestJet is reported to be cooperating, while early reports differed on the flight number and registration.