SpiceJet flight from Jaipur to Chennai lands safely after tyre tread loss

ANI March 30, 2025 314 views

A SpiceJet flight from Jaipur faced a tyre tread loss on its main wheel shortly after takeoff. Despite this issue, the crew decided to continue to Chennai after confirming that other operations were normal. The aircraft executed a precautionary landing in Chennai, and upon inspection, only one layer of tread was missing. Passengers and crew were safe, with no further issues reported, confirming the effectiveness of safety protocols.

"The aircraft landed safely using normal braking." - SpiceJet spokesperson
Chennai, March 30: A SpiceJet flight, SG-9046, travelling from Jaipur to Chennai, which experienced an issue with its second main wheel tyre during its climb after takeoff, has landed safely in Chennai, a spokesperson for the airlines said on Sunday.

Key Points

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Flight SG-9046 faces tyre issue after takeoff from Jaipur

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Chennai-bound SpiceJet performs precautionary landing

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No passengers or crew harmed in the incident

Air Traffic Control (ATC) in Jaipur informed the flight crew that a piece of tyre was found on the runway.

Despite the tyre issue, the flight crew continued to the destination after confirming that all other operations and aircraft parameters were normal. Upon arrival in Chennai, the flight was given a precautionary landing.

The aircraft landed safely using normal braking. After parking, a post-flight inspection revealed that one layer of tread was missing from the second main wheel tyre. Fortunately, no other damage was found on the aircraft.

A SpiceJet spokesperson confirmed the incident and reassured that there were no further issues with the flight.

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