WestJet Flight 1571 aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport on June 18 after a reported tire failure, with the crew stopping the aircraft safely and no injuries reported.
WestJet Flight 1571 aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport on June 18 after a reported landing-gear tire failure, according to reporting cited by People.
The Calgary-bound flight stopped safely on Runway 8. No injuries were reported, and the flight was canceled.
What happened
People reported that two landing-gear tires blew out as the aircraft was accelerating for departure around 12:30 p.m. local time. WestJet said the crew responded promptly, followed established procedures and declared an emergency.
Denver International Airport confirmed to People that an incident involving WestJet Flight 1571 took place on Runway 8.
What is known now
The reporting said the cause of the tire failure has not yet been explained. People also said it was awaiting further comment from the FAA at the time of publication.
The incident briefly disrupted a scheduled international departure, but the aircraft was stopped safely and no one was hurt.
Revision note
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