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News Breaking News Firefighters Stage for Inbound Aircraft with Flap Malfunction, 45 Aboard

Firefighters Stage for Inbound Aircraft with Flap Malfunction, 45 Aboard

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March 18, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

Emergency responders are gearing up for the arrival of an incoming flight facing a flap malfunction on runway 36L. The situation unfolded at 7:41 a.m. on March 18, prompting fire department teams to position themselves for a possible emergency touchdown. The plane carries 45 people aboard.

Fire Department staging for an inbound aircraft on runway 36L with a flap issue, 45 souls on boardFirefighters Stage for Inbound Aircraft with Flap Malfunction, 45 Aboard

Information on the plane's make, departure point, and intended landing spot is not yet available. There are no reports of injuries so far, and officials are keeping a close watch on developments.

This is a developing story, with more details to follow as they emerge.

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