On August 16, 2025, a routine departure at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was disrupted when a Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 suffered engine damage during ground operations. The incident occurred after a ground service hose was accidentally sucked into one of the aircraft’s engines.
The aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and repairs. No passengers or crew members were injured, and airport operations continued with minimal disruption. Frontier Airlines and airport authorities reviewed the incident to determine how the equipment was drawn into the engine and to prevent similar events in the future.
