Created Monday, Aug 12th 2024 19:13Z, last updated Monday, Aug 12th 2024 19:13Z
A Modern Logistics Boeing 737-400, registration PP-YBB performing flight WD9704 from Sao Paulo Viracopos,SP to an unknown destination (Brazil), was enroute at FL310 over Belo Horizonte,MG (Brazil) when the crew decided to return to Viracopos due to tyre damage. The aircraft performed a low approach to runway 33 to have the landing gear checked from the ground, which confirmed one of the left main tyres was damaged, then entered a hold to prepare for landing. The aircraft landed on runway 33 about 90 minutes after the low approach with a lot of white smoke emanating from the tyres. The crew subsequently reported now both left main tyres were deflated disabling the aircraft on the runway. The airport needed to be closed.
