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Boeing 737 Returns Safely After Suspected Tyre Burst

Boeing 737 Returns Safely After Suspected Tyre Burst
Iran Boeing 737 shakes violently after suspected tyre burst, belongings fly across cabin | Watch · firstpost.com

A passenger plane flew from Mashhad to Kermanshah in Iran.

Soon after take-off, a landing-gear tyre was reportedly damaged or came off.

The plane then shook very strongly.

Bags fell from overhead compartments into the cabin.

Many passengers became frightened, and some cried or prayed.

The crew decided to fly back to Mashhad.

Firefighters, medical teams and other emergency workers waited at the airport.

The plane landed safely.

Early reports said that no one suffered major injuries.

Aviation authorities are investigating what happened.

Key facts

Airline
Sepehran Airlines
Aircraft
Boeing 737
Planned route
Mashhad to Kermanshah
Reported problem
Possible main landing-gear tyre burst or detachment
Cabin impact
Violent shaking, opened overhead bins and falling belongings
Outcome
The aircraft landed safely at Mashhad Airport
Injuries
Preliminary reports said there were no major injuries
Investigation
Aviation authorities are examining the tyre detachment and possible connection to the reported engine malfunction

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