A Paris-bound Air India flight from the national capital returned to New Delhi shortly after take-off on July 28 due to a nose wheel Tyre burst, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Friday (July 28).
The aviation body said that there was a loud noise and vibration after the incident, however, the engine parameters are normal.
"Air India B787 VT-NAA operating AI-143 DEL-CDG (IGI Airport-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) of 28.07.2023 diverted back to Delhi due to a nose wheel Tyre burst. There was a loud noise and vibration. Engine parameters normal," DGCA said.
Earlier today, the officials said that the Delhi ATC gave information to the flight crew shortly after the departure of the flight.
“Air India Flight AI143 operating from Delhi to Paris air-returned today, 28th July shortly after take-off, following the Delhi ATC’s information to the flight crew about suspected tyre debris seen on the runway after departure,” the officals said.
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Air India spokesperson said that alternate arrangements are being made for the passengers.
"Flight AI143 operating Delhi-Paris on 28 July 2023 air-returned shortly after take-off, following the Delhi ATC’s information to the flight crew about suspected tyre debris sighted on the runway after departure. The flight safely landed back in Delhi at 1418Hrs. While the aircraft undergoes necessary checks at Delhi, alternate arrangements are being planned for the passengers of AI143 to get to their destinations," the spokesperson said.
(With ANI inputs)
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