A Jetstar flight from Sydney (SYD/YSSY) to Phuket (HKT/VTSP) had to make an emergency landing after one of the plane's wheels sustained damage during take-off from Sydney Airport, causing significant disruptions.
Jetstar flight JQ27, delayed by 34 minutes, took off at 3:34 pm (local time) from runway 34L. The 787 reached 5,000 feet and completed six five-minute circuits before returning to Sydney, landing on runway 34L at 4:56 pm, one hour and twenty-two minutes after departure.
A Jetstar spokesperson confirmed that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner made a normal landing following the wheel damage incurred at take-off. The pilot requested a priority landing without issuing a pan or mayday call. Emergency services were on standby and met the aircraft upon landing as a precautionary measure.
A TikTok user onboard the aircraft shared a video showing passengers applauding the safe landing.
"The plane popped a tyre on take-off and had to make an emergency landing back in Sydney," they wrote.
Accommodation was provided for all passengers, who are rescheduled to depart Sydney at 11:15 am today.
Video footage from Sydney Airport showed the aircraft being towed to a gate by ground staff. Following the incident, Sydney Airport faced delays of up to 70 minutes. Several flights were rerouted.
"Our main runway was closed for about 30 minutes to facilitate the aircraft's landing, towing to the gate, and a runway inspection," stated a Sydney Airport representative.
There were no reported injuries among passengers or crew.
Aircraft Information:
Airline: Jetstar
Code: JQ/JST
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
Registration: VH-VKH
Serial Number: 36233
Engines: 2 x GEnx-1B
First Flew: 5th July 2014
Age: 10.4 Years
Aircraft Information:
Airline: Jetstar
Code: JQ/JST
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
Registration: VH-VKH
Serial Number: 36233
Engines: 2 x GEnx-1B
First Flew: 5th July 2014
Age: 10.4 Years
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