~ Several flights cancelled, diverted ~
AIRPORT--Bad weather caused drama and tense moments at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) Sunday with the pilots of major and smaller aircraft overshooting the runway, attempting multiple landings and deciding after failed attempts to divert to other destinations for safe landings.
Several flights were also cancelled due to the weather, while others immediately diverted opting not to risk landing at PJIA. WestJet out of Canada after a failed landing attempt decided to divert to Puerto Rico, Air France diverted to Guadeloupe, KLM was not successful in its first landing attempt but managed to land safely a second time around.
An American Airlines flight out of the US also had to attempt a second landing after it came in "too hot" (too fast, not enough runway). When it did manage to land, the event was described as "rough and very scary". A source at one of the airlines explained that while November is known for "streaky weather", the storm on Sunday was a lot more severe than anyone had expected.
Weather also affected local airline Winair. The airline operated some flights, but was forced to cancel its last five Statia flights, its last flight to Saba, five St. Barths flights and its Nevis flight. One of Winair's Twin Otter aircraft was left stranded overnight in St. Barths due to the severe weather.
The exact number of passengers affected on Sunday was not readily available on Sunday night.
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