Created Saturday, Nov 16th 2024 11:19Z, last updated Saturday, Nov 16th 2024 11:19Z
A Sindbard Air Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-300, registration 5H-RHM performing a flight from Arusha to Zanzibar (Tanzania), was in the takeoff roll at Arusha when two tyres on the right main gear detached. The aircraft continued takeoff and the flight to Zanzibar, where the aircraft landed without further incident.
Tanzania's AAIB reported, the aircraft landed successfully in Zanzibar and taxied to the apron. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated.
The airline received the aircraft (MSN 122) on Aug 24th 2024 (there is conflicting information around claiming the aircraft was purchased in December 2023, was delivered in April 2024).
