Atlanta, United States: A LATAM Airlines Peru aircraft suffered multiple tire failures upon landing late Tuesday evening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of passengers onto the runway, officials said.
The wide-body Boeing 767-300ER, operating as Flight 2482 from Lima, Peru, touched down safely at approximately 7:38 p.m. local time after a nonstop flight, according to preliminary data and statements from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Moments after touchdown, several tires on the aircraft’s main landing gear blew out, though the flight crew maintained control and brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway without further incident.
Emergency responders, including units from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, were dispatched to the scene after the airport was alerted to the blown tires. Early reports described the situation as “flat tires on an aircraft.” Video footage shared by on-scene observers showed passengers being guided off the aircraft directly onto the runway surface as mechanics worked under the jet to inspect and stabilize the damaged landing gear.
Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The FAA has opened an investigation into the cause of the tire failures, though preliminary findings have not yet been released. Portions of the runway were cleared briefly for safety checks, but overall airport operations continued with minimal disruption.
Eyewitness accounts and passenger-posted commentary on social media indicate that the landing was perceived as unusually firm, with passengers reporting significant vibration as the aircraft touched down. Some online accounts suggest all eight main wheels may have been affected, though such details have not been confirmed by official sources.
LATAM Airlines and partner Delta Air Lines, which have a codeshare agreement on certain routes, have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident or confirmed whether any Delta-booked passengers were on board. Airport authorities and airline representatives have been approached for comment.
The FAA’s investigation will examine operational, mechanical and environmental factors that may have contributed to the tire blowouts. Similar wheel and tire incidents, while uncommon, have occurred at major airports in the past, typically resulting in emergency responses but rarely causing serious injuries when crews execute safe braking and evacuation procedures.
