United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Hard landing injures six on Hawaii flight
At least six people have been injured when an American Airlines plane made a hard landing at Kahului Airport in Maui.
The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating the incident.
The airline says five flight crew and one passenger were taken to the hospital and later released.
There was a total of seven crew members onboard. and 167 passengers.
Maui Police Department said first responders were called to assist passengers and crew.
Although the Airbus aircraft was able to taxi to the gate under its own power it was ‘taken out of service for inspection by our maintenance team,’ American said.
“The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority.”
American hasn’t given a cause other than it ‘experienced an issue’ on landing.
Related News Stories: Air China passengers injured after mid-flight engine fire Delta flight evacuated after tires blow on landing Delta Air Lines Gatwick dismisses fears over fire and rescue cuts Wizz Air UK launching first domestic routes to Jersey
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’