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WestJet 737 Hard-Lands in St. Maarten After Right Gear Collapse

The runway remains closed pending removal of the aircraft, with officials targeting a noon local reopening Monday.

Overview

  • Flight 2276 from Toronto evacuated all 164 people via slides after the landing at Princess Juliana International Airport.
  • Emergency crews deployed foam as a precaution, and authorities reported no injuries, with three people taken for medical evaluation.
  • Airport statements and video show right-side damage with the aircraft resting on its right engine nacelle.
  • FlightGlobal identified the jet as Boeing 737-800 C-GWSR, in WestJet service since 2009.
  • WestJet and Sint Maarten authorities said they are cooperating on the investigation and recovery operations to clear the runway.