On August 16, 2025, a routine departure at Charlotte Douglas International Airport turned into an unexpected disruption when a Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 experienced engine damage during ground operations. The incident, which involved a ground service hose being sucked into one of the aircraft’s engines, led to significant delays

for passengers and attracted attention from aviation enthusiasts and safety professionals alike. While the event caused a nearly nine-hour delay for travelers heading to New York, no injuries were reported, and safety protocols ensured that the situation was managed without escalating further.

The Frontier Airlines flight involved was F93134, scheduled to travel from Charlotte to LaGuardia Airport in New York. The aircraft, an Airbus A320-251N with the registration number N365FR, had already

flown into Charlotte earlier in the day from Philadelphia. After passengers disembarked, crews began preparing the plane for its next journey.