Created Monday, May 27th 2024 15:54Z, last updated Monday, May 27th 2024 15:54Z
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200N, registration N718NK performing flight
NK-270 from Montego Bay (Jamaica) to Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA), was climbing out of Montego Bay's runway 07 when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet and positioned for a return to runway 07. The aircraft landed safely back on runway 07 about 22 minutes after departure.
Passengers reported the crew indicated the aircraft had "lost pressure", cabin crew prepared them for a possible water landing and instructed them to brace for the possible water landing. Photographic evidence showed passengers removed their life vests from the seats.
The airport reported the flight experienced "challenges".
The airline reported an investigation on the occurrence has been opened.
A replacement A321-200 registration N686NK reached Fort Lauderdale with a delay of about 7:15 hours.
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