A routine landing at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston took a dangerous turn last night, when a JSX plane's landing gear collapsed after touchdown. According to the Houston Chronicle, the incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Runway 4, shutting down the airstrip as emergency crews rushed to the scene. While all 31 passengers aboard were reported safe, one crew member was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The Houston Fire Department disclosed to ABC13 that, despite the gear collapse, the aircraft managed to land safely. "A JSX aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse after touching down on Runway 4. Emergency crews are on the scene. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available," The Houston Airport System released in a statement. In the aftermath, other runways remained operational, and regular airport activities continued with minimal disruptions.

Differing reports emerged regarding the number of individuals onboard the distressed craft. The JSX representative relayed to Eyewitness News that there were 24 people, including 21 passengers and three crew members, contradicting the earlier count of 31 people publicized by airport officials. The reason behind the mechanical malfunction remains a mystery and is undoubtedly the subject of ongoing investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who were promptly deployed to the site of the incident.

Updates on the condition of the injured crew member and, the investigation into the cause of the gear collapse will be made available as authorities delve deeper into the matter.