Boeing Plane Catches Fire on Runway After Two Wheels Explode
A Boeing plane caught fire after two wheels exploded on the runway on Sunday.
The pilot of Etihad Airways flight EY461 from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was forced to halt the takeoff on Sunday due to an emergency with the aircraft’s tires.
Firefighters rushed to the plane and sprayed firefighting foam on the landing gear and tires.
A spokesperson for the airline told The Sun that all 300 passengers safely disembarked.
The Sun reported:
FIRE crews swarmed a packed Boeing plane after its pilot was forced to abort take-off and “slam the emergency brake”.
Passengers on board the Etihad Airways flight EY461 bound for Abu Dhabi feared the plane’s tyres had burst after take-off was halted.
The emergency has reportedly led to extensive delays in departures and arrivals at Melbourne Airport.
A Melbourne Airport spokesperson told The Sun: “Etihad Airways flight EY461 rejected take off this evening when departing Melbourne Airport for Abu Dhabi.
“The Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Service responded to a request from the aircraft and deployed fire fighting foam as a precaution.
“Due to damage to the aircraft’s tyres, we have been unable to tow it off the runway.
“Repairs are currently underway. All passengers have disembarked the aircraft and have been bussed to the terminal.
“We continue to have one runway available for operations, which will be used for all arrivals and departures. Disruptions to other flights have been minimal.”
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