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Alliance Air flight tyre bursts on landing at Bilaspur airport, 41 passengers unharmed
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 05:53 PM
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An Alliance Air aircraft suffered a tyre burst while landing at Bilaspur airport, but all 41 passengers remained safe.
Alliance Air’s regional flight encountered a tyre failure as it touched down at Bilaspur Airport in Chhattisgarh. The aircraft’s main landing gear tyre burst shortly after the wheels made contact with the runway.
The crew executed standard emergency procedures, bringing the plane to a halt without further incident. All 41 occupants – passengers and crew – were evacuated safely and reported no injuries.
Airport authorities and airline officials cordoned off the area and inspected the aircraft for additional damage. The incident is being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to determine the cause of the tyre rupture.
Air traffic at Bilaspur resumed after a brief suspension, and the airline announced that it would arrange alternate transport for affected travelers.
No disruptions to scheduled services were reported beyond the immediate response, and the airline thanked passengers for their cooperation during the emergency handling.
The crew executed standard emergency procedures, bringing the plane to a halt without further incident. All 41 occupants – passengers and crew – were evacuated safely and reported no injuries.
Airport authorities and airline officials cordoned off the area and inspected the aircraft for additional damage. The incident is being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to determine the cause of the tyre rupture.
Air traffic at Bilaspur resumed after a brief suspension, and the airline announced that it would arrange alternate transport for affected travelers.
No disruptions to scheduled services were reported beyond the immediate response, and the airline thanked passengers for their cooperation during the emergency handling.