Video shows the moment an Alaska Airlines flight made a terrifying landing in Tropical Storm Hilary.
Sparks flew off Alaska Airlines Flight 1288 when it touched down at a California airport on Sunday.
Alaska Airlines said the plane "was unable to taxi to the gate due to an issue with its landing gear."
AdvertisementAdvertisementA heart-pounding video shows the moment an Alaska Airlines flight made a rocky landing at a Southern California airport during Tropical Storm Hilary, causing sparks to fly and frightened passengers to scream.
The spokesperson for Alaska Airlines apologized for the incident and said the airline's focus is on "taking care of our guests who were on board, including retrieving their checked bags."
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