Frontier A320 Incident at Charlotte Airport Causes Major Delay
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 (tail number N365FR) caused significant delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on August 16, 2025, after a ground air-conditioning hose was sucked into its #1 engine during pre-departure ramp activity.
The aircraft, operating Flight F93134 to LaGuardia, was grounded after the CFMI LEAP-1A26 engine shredded the hose. Passengers were transferred to a replacement plane and departed approximately nine hours later. No injuries were reported.
The A320 had arrived from Philadelphia earlier that morning as Flight F92387. While preparing for departure, the engine’s suction reportedly pulled in the hose, prompting an immediate ground crew response.
Despite early confusion, officials confirmed the aircraft involved was an Airbus A320-251N, not an A321. Built in 2019 (MSN 9340), the 5.7-year-old jet remains out of service pending inspection.
The incident highlights the risks involved in ramp operations. Frontier’s team and airport staff responded quickly, limiting disruption and ensuring passenger safety.
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