Frontier Airlines flight makes rough, burning landing in Las Vegas

() – A Frontier Airlines flight appeared to catch fire while making what authorities described as a “rough landing” at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Flight 1326 was arriving from San Diego and the plane was “in the process of landing” when smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots declared an emergency, according to statements from Frontier and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The plane “experienced a hard landing where the tires basically blew out,” airport officials told . Video obtained by shows flames beneath the plane and a trail of smoke after landing.

The Clark County Fire Department responded immediately and all passengers and crew were safely transported to the gate area, airport officials added.

A total of 190 passengers and seven crew members were on board when the incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. ET, Frontier said.

“The cause of the incident is currently under investigation,” the airline added.

A ground strike at the airport was in effect until 10 p.m. ET Saturday night, according to the FAA.

The National Transportation Safety Board will also investigate the incident, according to a statement from the agency published this Saturday in X.