A Mumbai bound SpiceJet aircraft's tyre fell off during take off at Kandla on Friday. The pilots declared a full emergency when landing in Mumbai. The aircraft landed safely.The Bombardier DHC8-400 aircraft, operating flight SG-2906 lifted off at 2.39 pm. "During takeoff from runway 23 at Kandla, the tower controller observed a black coloured big object falling from the aircraft. It fell from the right side on runway and rolled like a tyre. A jeep sent for inspection found intact tyre and metal rings," said a source.The Bombardier DHC8-400 has a tricycle landing gear system with two wheels on the nose gear and two main wheels on each main landing gear.
"On September 12, an outer wheel of a SpiceJet Q400 aircraft operating from Kandla to Mumbai was found at the runway after take off. The aircraft continued its journey to Mumbai and landed safely. Following a smooth landing, the aircraft taxied to the terminal under its own power, and all passengers disembarked normally," said a SpiceJet spokesperson.
