A plane was left with two burst tyres and damaged landing gear following an emergency landing at an international airport.
The first tyre burst upon takeoff.
The pilot was instructed to circle the airport and burn fuel for two hours before returning to the airport.
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Upon landing, a second tyre blew and the cargo plane’s landing gear was damaged, according to the airport operator, Aeroportos Brasil.
The damaged aircraft caused the cancellation of 58 flights, 35 departures and 23 arrivals.
The Boeing 737 took off from Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Brazil, at around 12.32pm on 12 August.
The pilot was cleared to land at 3.31pm, but the runway remained closed until 5.43pm.
During this period, dozens of flights were diverted to other airports, as reported by Need To Know.
An Aeroportos Brasil spokesperson said: “The aircraft’s tyre burst on takeoff from Viracopos at around 12.32pm on Monday and carried out a procedure to burn fuel for around two hours.
“The pilot declared an emergency situation and the landing took place at around 3.31pm.
“All safety procedures were activated and the Fire Department and ambulances were positioned to monitor the landing.
“During the landing, another tyre on the left side burst and the landing gear was damaged.”
In a statement, Azul Brazilian Airlines said 47 of their flights were cancelled and a further 11 were rerouted.
A spokesperson said: “The company emphasises that our customers are receiving all necessary assistance in accordance with ANAC Resolution 400.
GOL Airlines said the runway closure caused the cancellation of two flights.
The authorities confirmed no one was injured.
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