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WestJet Flight Encounters Rough Landing at St. Maarten Airport

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A WestJet flight from Toronto faced a challenging landing at Princess Juliana International Airport on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten on the afternoon of September 7, 2025. The flight, designated WS2276, arrived at approximately 1 p.m. ET and experienced a hard landing, prompting immediate safety measures.

According to a statement from WestJet, foam was deployed as a precautionary measure, and the aircraft’s emergency slides were activated. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and escorted to the terminal without any reported injuries.

The airline confirmed that all passengers are accounted for and there were no casualties during the incident. WestJet is currently collaborating with local authorities to investigate the specifics of the hard landing. The airline has pledged to provide further updates as additional information becomes available.

This incident underscores the importance of safety protocols in aviation, particularly in response to unexpected landing conditions. As the investigation continues, both passengers and the airline are keen to understand the factors that contributed to this event.

The original report was published by The Canadian Press.

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