A Delta Air Lines flight arriving at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday led to a significant emergency response due to initial concerns about its landing gear.
Delta Flight 1966, an Airbus A321neo coming from San Juan, had 170 individuals on board, which included two pilots and four flight attendants.
At approximately 4:45 p.m. local time, reports came in about the plane having “two flat front tires,” as shared by an FDNY official.
In response, emergency services quickly activated a “regular second alert,” deploying 46 units and 141 firefighters and emergency personnel to prepare for any potential issue.
However, Delta later informed Fox News Digital that there was only “some damage” to one tire, clarifying it wasn’t flat but rather had tread wear.
The airline described the emergency response as “more precautionary than necessary.” After an evaluation by their maintenance team, it was deemed fit for the aircraft to skip any tire changes on the taxiway and continue as usual.
The flight was eventually cleared to proceed to the gate, and officials reported the plane arrived safely with no injuries noted. By 5:06 p.m., the situation was officially regarded as under control.
