More problems for Boeing: The plane’s tire burst before takeoff

Boeing 757 Delta Air Lines An incident was reported last Saturday at the international airport of Hartsfield-Jackson In Atlanta, when Front landing gear He lost one of his tires before getting clearance to fly to Bogota, Colombia. According to preliminary reports of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 am and resulted in no injuries 172 passengersTwo pilots and four crew members are on board.

According to The New York Times, the aircraft was replaced and the passengers transferred to another flight. The airline was forced to arrange replacement flights for those affected, while the FAA continues its investigation.

For his part, the spokesman for Boeing declined to comment and referred questions Delta. The event adds to a series of recent problems that have plagued the company, including a Alaska Airlines which suffered the loss of a panel in mid-flight, leading to FAA About 170 model airplanes to order reviews 737 max 9 in USA.

The aircraft, in service since 1992, was repaired and returned to service the day after the incident, according to online records. The incident caught the attention of an aviation fan, who captured the moment on video as the plane waited on the runway to take off.

Although the aircraft 757 family Boeing Not involved in the current problems of the company and Delta Air Lines Does not manage any 737 max Affected by recent inspection orders, the image of the aeronautical company has suffered.

He Atlanta Airport is known as Busiest in the worldWith more than 93 million annual passengers, according to data from Airport Council International. This last incident also adds to the memory of the 747 cargo jet Boeing Above which flames were seen emitting into the sky Miami Last week.

CEO of Alaska Airlines, Ben Minicuccimentioned NBC News An internal investigation revealed that “several” planes Maximum 9 They had loose screws. On the other hand, the recording of the communication from the control tower was obtained by the YouTube channel Vasa AviationShows how other pilots reported the misfortune to the control tower, highlighting the quick response to the incident.

Delta signaled its commitment to its users: “We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused by this incident” and assured that their luggage had been transferred with them to the new plane designated for their flight. After clearing the runway and reassigning passengers, the plane returned to normal operations the next day, resolving the situation quickly and safely.

For this compilation of negative events Boeing It is part of a wider framework of scrutiny over the safety of its aircraft, which has increased after known fatal accidents in recent years and which has drawn attention to standards and procedures for maintenance and technical oversight.