Etihad Airways flight EY461 was forced to abort takeoff on Sunday evening at Melbourne Airport in Australia after two wheels exploded. The Boeing 787 jet, bound for Abu Dhabi, had 289 passengers on board.
The flight crew decided to halt the takeoff for technical reasons, bringing the aircraft to a safe stop on the runway. As a precaution, emergency services were attended to, and foam was applied to the landing gear.
“The flight crew decided to halt the take-off for technical reasons, the aircraft was safely brought to a stop on the runway and emergency services attended as a precaution,” said an Etihad Airways spokesperson.
All passengers disembarked safely and returned to the terminal.
The airline says it regrets the inconvenience caused and is working to enable passengers to continue their onward journeys as quickly as possible. “The safety and comfort of our guests and crew remain our highest priority,” they added.
Repairs are being carried out, and one runway is being used for all arrivals and departures, causing minimal disruptions to other flights.
A Melbourne Airport spokesperson said, “Due to damage to the aircraft’s tyres, we have been unable to tow it off the runway. Repairs are currently underway.”
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