Alaska Airlines Jet Suffers Severe Damage in Stormy Landing
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 experienced a rough landing at Santa Ana Airport, with heavy winds and storms contributing to challenging conditions. The left landing gear punctured the wing, causing the left engine to drag on the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the aircraft could not move and passengers had to be deplaned by stairs and taken to the terminal by bus. The extent of the damage is being assessed, and it remains to be seen whether the aircraft will be repaired or written off.