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MUMBAI: 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.Spice Jet confirmed the incident. “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.
