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Pilot of American Airlines 737 Aborts Takeoff after Multiple blown tires

A dramatic incident unfolded at Tampa International Airport as an American Airlines 737 aircraft experienced a tire blowout during takeoff, captured in a gripping video.

The footage shows smoke and flames emanating from the aircraft as it aborted its takeoff, prompting swift response from emergency vehicles on the runway.

JUST IN: American Airlines flight 590 out of Tampa, Florida narrowly avoids disaster after multiple tires blow out during takeoff.

As the plane was picking up speed and seconds away from liftoff, the tires blew out.

The pilot slammed on the brakes as the plane barreled towards… pic.twitter.com/P5kZ3N6pUO— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 10, 2024

American Airlines confirmed that Flight 590 encountered a “mechanical problem” before departure, later identified by the FAA as multiple blown tires. Fortunately, all 174 passengers and 6 crew members onboard remained unharmed, and they safely disembarked after the incident. They were subsequently transported by bus to the terminal and reaccommodated on a replacement flight.

“We never want to disrupt our customers‘ travel plans and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused,” stated the airline in a response following the incident.

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Eyewitnesses described a tense moment as the plane, halfway down the runway and gaining speed, suddenly experienced a loud bang and shudder, prompting the pilot to initiate a hard brake to safely halt the aircraft. The quick response prevented further damage, ensuring the situation did not escalate during takeoff.

The nearly eight-minute video captured the plane reducing speed and coming to a stop, followed by the arrival of emergency response vehicles to the scene. Social media users, including passengers onboard, expressed gratitude towards the pilot’s handling of the situation, emphasizing the importance of swift and decisive action in ensuring passenger safety.

As investigations by the FAA continue into the cause of the tire blowout, American Airlines remains committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and minimizing disruptions to its operations.

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A 17-yr boy was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat, causing multiple flight diversions and delays.

Mumbai police have detained a 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh who allegedly issued bomb threats to multiple international flights via social media. According to the police, the minor made the threats to settle a financial dispute by framing another person.

The incident began on Monday night when a New York-bound Air India flight, originally departing from Mumbai, had to be diverted to New Delhi after receiving a bomb threat. The flight was later rescheduled. That same evening, two other international flights operated by IndiGo, heading to Jeddah and Muscat, also received similar threats, causing delays of several hours.

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The investigation revealed that all three threats originated from posts made by the minor from Chhattisgarh, leading to his detention. He was subsequently handed over to the local Juvenile Justice Board. The Mumbai police found that the boy had used the name and picture of another individual, also from Chhattisgarh, to create a fake social media account and issue the threats. The intention, according to the police, was to frame the other person and settle a score over a financial disagreement.

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The situation escalated on Tuesday, when a total of seven flights, including one bound for the United States, received similar threats through a social media handle. Security agencies initiated counter-terrorist drills at various airports to ensure safety. Further investigation into the minor’s actions and motivations is ongoing.