FlySafair plane loses wheel during take-off: WATCH
A FlySafair plane bound for Cape Town lost a wheel during take-off. And it was caught on camera. Watch the video here.
A FlySafair plane bound for Cape Town lost a wheel during take-off. And it was caught on camera.
THE FLYSAFAIR LOST A WHEEL DURING TAKE-OFF
According to a statement by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the FlySafair flight FA212 landed safely at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg a short while ago after being forced to turn back due to a technical problem.
It said the plane, bound for Cape Town, reportedly suffered damage to one of its rear tyres during take-off.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
A Fly Safair plane returned to OR Tambo International Airport immediately after take off after losing one of its wheels while on its way to Port Elizabeth.
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The plane made a safe emergency landing at OR Tambo. pic.twitter.com/vlUtRsNUDT
“This was spotted by ground staff at OR Tambo and the flight crew was alerted.”
The decision was made to return to Johannesburg.
The ACSA furthermore said despite the damaged tyre, the plane made a smooth landing, and no injuries were reported on board.
THE DECISION WAS MADE TO RETURN TO JOHANNESBURG
“We would like to praise the FlySafair pilots and crew for their professional handling of this emergency. Their training and experience ensured that all passengers on board the plane walked away unscathed,”- says Regional General Manager Jabulani Khambule.
ACSA advises travellers that one of the runways at OR Tambo International Airport will remain closed for the next few hours.
ONE OF THE RUNWAYS WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR A FEW HOURS
“This means that the single runway operation will result in flight delays.”
Passengers are asked to contact their airlines for the latest information regarding their flights.
“ACSA would like to sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
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