{"id":36539,"date":"2023-06-22T01:19:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T19:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=36539"},"modified":"2023-07-12T12:31:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T07:01:54","slug":"brussels-airlines-airbus-a320-inner-main-gear-loses-wheel-at-vilnius-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/22\/brussels-airlines-airbus-a320-inner-main-gear-loses-wheel-at-vilnius-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 Inner Main Gear loses wheel at Vilnius Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LITHUANIA-<\/strong> Vilnius Airport in Lithuania experienced a temporary closure of its operations on Wednesday, 21 June, around 16:20 local time, following an incident involving a Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 losing its inner main landing gear wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft, registered as OO-SNI, lost its left inner main gear while lining up on the departure runway for flight SN2372 bound for Brussels, Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7fedpk5f.png\" alt=\"Brussel Airlines Airbus A320 Inner Main Gear loses wheel at Vilnius Airport\" class=\"wp-image-36543\" width=\"1025\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7fedpk5f.png 713w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7fedpk5f-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/7fedpk5f-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: JACDEC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brussels-airlines-loses-wheel\">Brussels Airlines Loses Wheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident led to the blockage of the taxiway, compelling several aircraft to divert to alternative airports such as Kaunas, Riga, and Helsinki. Upon learning of the situation, a LOT Polish Airlines flight reversed its course and returned to Warsaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a passenger onboard, the wheel detached with a sudden explosion, resulting in tire fragments scattering. Initially, passengers were instructed to remain in their seats, but the ground crew promptly arrived, ensuring a safe evacuation for everyone onboard the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers were received by ground staff and are scheduled to depart for Belgium on another plane, expected to take off around midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport representative stated on social media, &#8220;A technical assessment is currently underway, and preparations are being made to remove the aircraft from the taxiway. The runway at Vilnius Airport will remain closed until 21:00 local time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 (OO-SNI, built 2003) during taxi for takeoff runway 19 at Vilnius Intl AP (EYVI), Lithuania flight <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SN2372?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SN2372<\/a> to Brussels lost its left inner maingear tire right before line-up. All on board left the plane safely via airstairs.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5gkLm4VNWk\">https:\/\/t.co\/5gkLm4VNWk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ld3hxmi3gd\">pic.twitter.com\/ld3hxmi3gd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; JACDEC (@JacdecNew) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacdecNew\/status\/1671550216523112448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers are advised to stay updated through information displayed on billboards and the official website of Vilnius Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000x1125_0611311182938.jpg\" alt=\"Scoot Airlines (TR) Seoul-Taiwan flight, operated by a Boeing 787 aircraft, experienced a missing nose wheel upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.\" class=\"wp-image-36180\" width=\"1032\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000x1125_0611311182938.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000x1125_0611311182938-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000x1125_0611311182938-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000x1125_0611311182938-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2000x1125_0611311182938-750x422.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A man takes a photo of a Scoot plane found to be missing a nose wheel after it landed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport early Monday. | <br>Photo courtesy of a creator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scoot Boeing 787 Missing Nose Wheel Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Singapore+Airlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore Airlines (SQ)<\/a>&nbsp;low-cost subsidiary&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=scoot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scoot Airlines (TR)&nbsp;<\/a>Seoul-Taiwan flight, operated by a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Boeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boeing<\/a>&nbsp;787 aircraft, experienced a missing nose wheel upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The TR897 flight departed from Seoul with over 300 passengers on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flight is supposed to continue its journey to Singapore. But is delayed due to the missing nose wheel. Passengers are informed of the delay through the flight number information screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1365x768_514710833584.jpg\" alt=\"Singapore's Scoot Boeing 787 Lands Without Nose Wheel in Taiwan\" class=\"wp-image-36179\" width=\"1054\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1365x768_514710833584.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1365x768_514710833584-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1365x768_514710833584-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1365x768_514710833584-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1365x768_514710833584-750x422.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Technicians gather around the Scoot&#8217;s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, found to be missing a nose wheel after it landed <br>at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport early Monday. | Photo courtesy of a creator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the descent, abnormal tire pressure levels are detected. Upon landing, it is discovered that the left nose wheel is missing. Further, the axle showed signs of wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scoot Taiwan General Manager Victor Lee did not deny the allegations when questioned about the incident. He confirmed that Scoot has arranged for another aircraft to be dispatched to Taiwan. Further updates would be provided later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whereabouts of the missing wheel remains unknown, as no signs of it were found on the runway or taxiway, according to Taoyuan International Airport Corp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group&nbsp;<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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