Spirit Airlines Flight to Haiti Diverted After Being Reportedly Hit by Gunfire

What Happened?

On Monday evening, a Spirit Airlines flight bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was forced to divert to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after the plane was reportedly hit by gunfire shortly after takeoff from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

According to Spirit Airlines, the plane was struck by at least one bullet while climbing out of Baltimore. The flight crew immediately declared an emergency and diverted the plane to Fort Lauderdale, where it landed safely.

What We Know

There were no injuries reported among the 148 passengers and six crew members on board the flight. However, the plane sustained some damage, including a hole in the fuselage.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident. The FBI is also assisting in the investigation.

What's Next?

Spirit Airlines has apologized to its passengers for the inconvenience and is working to rebook them on other flights.

The airline has also increased security measures at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in response to the incident.

What We Don't Know

It is still unclear who fired the shots that hit the plane. The FBI is investigating whether the incident was a deliberate attack or an accidental shooting.

It is also unclear whether the plane was targeted specifically or if it was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

What to Expect

The FAA is expected to release a preliminary report on the incident within the next few days.

The FBI is expected to continue its investigation into the incident. It is possible that charges could be filed if it is determined that the incident was a deliberate attack.