HORROR ON THE TARMAC:
Incident on the Tarmac
On August 16, 2025, Frontier Airlines Flight F93134 from Charlotte to
New York faced a frightening mishap when an unsecured ground air-conditioning hose was
sucked into the Airbus A320’s engine.
The hose shredded instantly, damaging the CFMI LEAP-1A26 engine and forcing the crew to halt departure.
Emergency Response
All 267 passengers were safely deplaned as airport personnel secured the area.
The damaged aircraft was grounded, and a replacement plane was arranged.
The flight eventually departed about nine hours later.
Investigation and Safety Measures
Frontier Airlines launched a full investigation with airport officials to reinforce ground safety procedures.
Engineers are assessing whether the engine requires full replacement.
The airline apologized and offered passengers compensation.
Relief and Reactions
Passengers shared footage of the shredded hose online, praising the quick response that prevented injuries.
Authorities called the event a reminder of strict vigilance needed in ground operations.
