Big scare for Saudi Airlines flight as smoke, sparks detected in wheels during landing in Lucknow
A Saudi Arabia Airlines flight, which was carrying 280 passengers, experienced a technical snag upon landing at Lucknow Airport when smoke and sparks were seen emerging from one of its wheels, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred on June 15.
On the morning of June 15, smoke was detected from the wheels of a Saudia aircraft that landed at Lucknow airport from Jeddah. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team rushed to the spot. Working with the Saudia team, the smoke was contained, and damage to the aircraft was averted, as per sources.
The passengers were disembarked safely, and there was no impact on airport operations. It was an A330 aircraft.
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