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Shots Fired at Spirit Flight in Haiti

Airline plans to suspend service in the country after a flight attendant is injured during an attempted landing.

Caleb Revill
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Edited By: Travis Tingle
A Spirit A319 [Credit: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson]
A Spirit A319 [Credit: AirlineGeeks/William Derrickson]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Spirit Airlines Flight 951 was shot at while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, leading to its diversion and minor injuries to a flight attendant.
  • The aircraft sustained damage consistent with gunfire, prompting Spirit Airlines to suspend all services to Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien.
  • This incident highlights the ongoing violent civil unrest and gang activity in Haiti, marking the second time an aircraft has faced gunfire in the country.
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Spirit Airlines Flight 951 was forced to divert after being shot at while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday morning.

An airline spokesperson told AirlineGeeks in an emailed statement that one flight attendant had sustained minor injuries.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.

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