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Jaipur-Chennai SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing after tyre burst

A Chennai-bound flight from Jaipur experienced a tyre burst before landing, prompting an emergency landing. All passengers and crew members landed safely. The pilot noticed the issue and alerted authorities, who followed standard emergency protocols. Visual inspection revealed damage to wheel no. 2. Jaipur ATC reported detecting a tyre fragment on the runway.

Representative image NEW DELHI: A flight going to Chennai from Jaipur noticed a tyre burst Sunday morning before its planned landing, prompting officials to arrange an emergency landing at the airport. Officials, quoted by news agency PTI, confirmed that all passengers and crew members landed safely and exited the aircraft without any issues. The pilot identified the tyre burst just before landing and notified the authorities, who followed standard protocols for handling such emergency situations.

"Upon visual inspection of the aircraft, wheel no 2 was found damaged with trye pieces coming out from the tyre-left interior...

" officials said. However, subsequent ANI report indicated that the Jaipur Air Traffic Control (ATC), where the flight originated, had alerted the aircraft's crew about finding a piece of tyre fragment on the runway. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with EID Wishes , Messages and quotes !.