Mumbai: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) was on full alert with emergency measures being activated on Friday afternoon after a Mumbai-bound SpiceJet plane experienced a snag during takeoff from Gujarat’s Kandla airport.
An outer wheel of the Bombardier Q400 aircraft, operating from Kandla to Mumbai, came off soon after taking off from Kandla.
The wheel was found on the runway at Kandla airport, and Mumbai was alerted and asked to be ready for an emergency situation.
The Bombardier DHC8-400 aircraft, operating flight SG-2906, lifted off at 2.39 pm, reported The Times of India. “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,” a source said.
The flight, carrying 75 passengers, continued its journey.
The pilots declared a full emergency while approaching Mumbai airport, and managed to make a safe landing.
Following a smooth landing, the aircraft taxied to the terminal under its own power, and all passengers disembarked normally.
“All passengers disembarked safely and the aircraft taxied to the terminal under its own power after a smooth landing,” a SpiceJet spokesperson said.
Normal operations were affected at Mumbai airport, especially departures.
