PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (WSVN) - A Spirit Airlines flight traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince was diverted to Santiago, Dominican Republic, after the aircraft was struck by gunfire, according to the airline.
Flight 951, which departed Fort Lauderdale Monday morning, landed safely in Santiago following the incident.
An inspection revealed damage consistent with gunfire, according to the airline.
One flight attendant sustained minor injuries and is being evaluated by medical personnel. No passengers were injured.
The plane has been taken out of service, and the airline is arranging for another aircraft to return passengers and crew to Fort Lauderdale.
Spirit Airlines has suspended its service to Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien (CAP) for further evaluation.
Spirit Airlines released the following statement:
Spirit Airlines flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Port-au-Prince (PAP) diverted and landed safely in Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI). Following the flight's arrival at STI, an inspection revealed evidence of damage to the aircraft consistent with gunfire. One Flight Attendant on board reported minor injuries and is being evaluated by medical personnel. No Guest injuries were reported. The plane has been taken out of service, and we are arranging for a different aircraft to return our Guests and crew to FLL today. The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority, and we have suspended our service at Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation.
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