Flames seen beneath a Frontier Airlines flight as it made a hard landing in Las Vegas

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A Frontier Airlines flight appeared to catch fire as it made what officials called a “hard landing” at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Flight 1326 arrived from San Diego and the plane was “in the process of landing” when smoke was reported in the cockpit and the pilots declared an emergency, according to statements from Frontier and the Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane “experienced a hard landing that essentially burst the tires,” airport officials told CNN. Video obtained by CNN shows flames beneath the plane and a plume of smoke after landing.

The Clark County Fire Department responded immediately and all passengers and crew were safely transported to the gate area, airport officials added.

According to Frontier, there were a total of 190 passengers and seven crew members on board when the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. PT.

“The cause of the incident is currently under investigation,” the airline added.

According to the FAA, a ground stop was in effect at the airport until 7 p.m. Saturday evening.

The National Transportation Safety Board will also investigate the incident, the agency said in a statement posted on X on Saturday.