It’s absolutely outrageous that a Spirit Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing at Port-au-Prince airport due to GUNFIRE.
On Monday, Spirit Airlines flight N966NK, en route from Fort Lauderdale, came under attack as it attempted to land in Haiti. The situation necessitated an emergency diversion to the Dominican Republic, where thankfully, the plane landed safely.
WATCH:
🚨#BREAKING: A Spirit Airlines flight has been forced to abort a landing at Port-au-Prince airport after being struck by gunfire
📌#Haiti | #Caribbean
Earlier this afternoon, Spirit Airlines flight N966NK was struck by several rounds of gunfire while attempting to land in… pic.twitter.com/5oiDPe3KYP
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) November 11, 2024
Reports indicate that at least one flight attendant suffered a minor injury after being grazed by a bullet. Additionally, several bullet holes were discovered in the aircraft.
According to Raw Alerts, “American Airlines and JetBlue has just announced that they are suspending flights to Haiti after Spirit Airlines struck by gunfire This is the second recent incident of gunfire in Port-au-Prince airspace.”
🚨#UPDATE: American Airlines and JetBlue has just announced that they are suspending flights to Haiti after Spirit Airlines struck by gunfire
This is the second recent incident of gunfire in Port-au-Prince airspace. Last month, a United Nations helicopter was also hit by gang…
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) November 11, 2024
The source added, “Last month, a United Nations helicopter was also hit by gang gunfire and had to return to the airport, though no one was injured in that case.”
It’s high time authorities, including the FAA, take serious action and thoroughly investigate this alarming incident. The safety of American citizens should never be compromised, and it’s about time stricter measures are enforced.