Ahmedabad airport shut due to SpiceJet aircraft tyre burst on runway

NEW DELHI: Flight operations at Ahmedabad airport came to a complete halt for about 90 minutes due a SpiceJet flight got stuck at the runway after tyre burst.
“On 1st June 2018, Spicejet B737 aircraft VT-SLE was scheduled to operate SG 85 AMD-BKK. During take off roll there was a tyre burst after which the pilots brought the aircraft to a halt. Passengers were deplaned normally,” the airline said in a statement.
Sources said that the airport was closed for about 90 minutes and flight operations are likely to resume soon.
“On 1st June 2018, Spicejet B737 aircraft VT-SLE was scheduled to operate SG 85 AMD-BKK. During take off roll there was a tyre burst after which the pilots brought the aircraft to a halt. Passengers were deplaned normally,” the airline said in a statement.
Sources said that the airport was closed for about 90 minutes and flight operations are likely to resume soon.
Are you a Business Owner? Get Your Free Business Listing on Economic Times.
Register Now