Chaos on the Tarmac: Frontier Airlines Flight Delayed After AC Hose Gets Sucked Into Jet Engine
“We felt the jolt — then saw smoke. No one knew what was happening.”
What was supposed to be a routine takeoff from Charlotte to New York LaGuardia turned into an unexpected drama on August 16, 2025, when a ground air-conditioning hose was sucked straight into the engine of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A320.
The incident happened as Flight F93134 was preparing for departure. The engine’s powerful suction shredded the hose on contact, triggering panic and forcing an immediate shutdown of the aircraft.
The plane, which had just arrived from Philadelphia at 10:25 AM, was declared non-serviceable. Passengers were stranded for over 9 hours before a replacement aircraft was brought in.
Initial confusion even led some to believe it was a larger A321 involved — but the airline later confirmed the aircraft was an A320 with tail number N365FR.
No injuries were reported, and crews acted quickly to ensure safety — but for many on board, it was a takeoff they won’t forget.
A stark reminder: even something as routine as a cooling hose can become a serious threat when jet engines are involved.
Would you still feel safe flying after witnessing something like this?