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The FAA said that a LATAM Airlines flight from Peru "blew tires after safely landing" on the runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 6
This prompted several emergency vehicles to head to the scene, as one first responder noted, "all tires are blown on the landing gear on the rear"
The FAA said it will investigate the incident in a statement to PEOPLE
A flight landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport prompted an emergency response after its landing didn't go as planned.
A spokesperson with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told PEOPLE in a statement that a LATAM Airlines flight from Peru "blew tires after safely landing" on the runway at the airport on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
The plane, a Boeing 767-300ER, landed at around 7:38 p.m., ahead of its scheduled landing time of 7:55 p.m., according toFox 5 Atlanta. The flight had been around seven hours and 24 minutes and had been undergoing landing procedures when the incident happened, per the outlet.
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department crews responded to the incident, which was initially reported as "flat tires on an aircraft," according toCBS News.
Video from Fox 5 Atlanta showed several emergency vehicles surrounding the plane on the tarmac, as a first responder could be heard saying over a radio, "All tires are blown on the landing gear on the rear, the last eight. All tires under the wing seem to be blown."
No injuries were reported in the incident; however,Atlanta News Firstnotes that passengers were "stranded on the runway" for hours.
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It is unclear what caused the tires to blow out or what state the plane was in after the incident. The FAA told PEOPLE in a statement that it will investigate the cause.
LATAM Airlines and the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on the incident.
Following the incident, portions of the runway were cleared for safety and airport operations continued with minimal disruption, according to CBS News.
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Barbara Williams, told Atlanta News First that her 16-year-old son had been on the flight and that she was "already freaking out" by the incident.
Brandon Hagin, whose stepson was on the flight, added, "It's nice to hear somewhat quickly the developments and things. Accidents do happen and the most important thing is how the response is…"
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