Main Chennai Airport runway closed after SpiceJet plane tyre bursts on take-off
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Published: Feb 07, 2018, 21:55 IST | Updated: Feb 07, 2018, 21:55 IST
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The plane turned back and landed safely at Chennai Airport
A SpiceJet plaane suffered a tyre burst at Chennai International Airport on Thursday.
The suspected tyre burst was reported during the take-off of the flight. After which the plane was turned back and landed safely at Chennai airport.
Following the incident, the runway at the Chennai airport was closed till 6 pm.
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The plane was scheduled to fly from Chennai to New Delhi.
All the passengers in the flight were reported to be safe.
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