WestJet St. Maarten Incident - Chief Pilot Reacts

In this episode of Runway Life, host Craig Butterworth sits down with First Landings Aviation Chief Pilot James Williams to break down the recent WestJet incident at St. Maarten (SXM).

A viral video led many to believe it was a “hard landing,” but the truth is far more complex. James explains what actually happened on short final, why the aircraft reacted the way it did, and how a specific equipment failure caused the dramatic touchdown seen across social media.

Whether you’re a student pilot, a commercial pilot, or an aviation enthusiast, this episode will help you better understand real-world aircraft systems failures, pilot decision-making, and how media often mischaracterizes aviation events.

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James Williams – Chief Pilot, First Landings Aviation

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