Passengers and crew members on board an IndiGo flight (6E 7979) had a lucky escape after one of the tyres of the plane burst during landing in Hubli in Karnataka on Monday evening. The plane has been declared aircraft on ground (AOG) by the authorities. The aircraft is currently being fixed at Hubli. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
IndiGo flight had landed in Hubli from Kannur in Kerala when its tire burst upon landing. In an official statement, the IndiGo Airlines said, “IndiGo ATR operating 6e-7979 from Kannur to Hubli reported Tyre Burst at Hubli upon arrival yesterday (Monday) evening. All passengers and crew are safe. Aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance checks at Hubli.”
According to an official at the airport, the plane had touched down first 8.03 pm on Monday but due to cross wind, it took off immediately and went around. It landed again at about 8.35 pm. “Probably due to hard landing and cross wind, the tyre burst,” the official said.