Tires blow out after plane lands at Hartsfield-Jackson; passengers evacuated onto runway
Federal aviation officials say the tires of a LATAM Airlines Peru flight blew out moments after it landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday night, prompting an emergency response and temporary delays on the tarmac.
According to the FAA, the aircraft had just arrived from Lima, Peru, when several tires failed after touchdown. Despite the blowout, the plane landed safely and came to a controlled stop.
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department confirmed crews responded to the runway for what was initially reported as “flat tires on an aircraft.” Footage from the scene shows passengers exiting the plane directly onto the runway while mechanics worked under the aircraft to inspect and stabilize the damaged landing gear.
Armando Franca / AP 
No injuries were reported.
LATAM Airlines and Delta Air Lines share a codeshare partnership, but it’s unclear whether Delta passengers or crew were aboard.
Airport operations continued with minimal disruption, though portions of the runway were briefly cleared for safety.
The FAA says it is investigating the cause of the tire failure.
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