An IndiGo flight’s tyre burst on Monday night while it was attempting to land at Hubli in Karnataka. The aircraft, an ATR, was operating from Kerala’s Kannur as 6E 7979.
IndiGo confirmed the incident. Its spokesperson said, “IndiGo ATR operating 6E 7979 from Kannur to Hubli reported a tyre burst at Hubli upon arrival yesterday [ Monday] evening.”
The aircraft, however, landed safely at around 8.35pm on Monday with seven passengers and four crew.
“All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance checks at Hubli,” the IndiGo spokesperson added.
An official from Airports Authority of India (AAI) said that there were wind and rain at the flight’s time of landing.
