Passengers describe terrifying experience on Southwest flight forced to make emergency landing in Denver

Denver

capital and largest city of Colorado, United States Southwest Airlines

airline of the United States

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Highlights

A Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Phoenix experienced a tire issue during takeoff.
Passengers on board described a terrifying experience with people crying and screaming.
The plane had to make an emergency landing back in Denver.

Story

A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Colorado due to landing gear issues during takeoff. Flight No. 225 from Denver to Phoenix had to return to Denver International Airport after a tire problem. Passengers described a tense situation with crying and screaming before the safe landing. The airline confirmed a tire failure during takeoff and praised the crew for their professionalism. The flight eventually continued to Phoenix with a different aircraft.

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