Created Monday, May 12th 2025 19:18Z, last updated Monday, May 12th 2025 19:18Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration N8765Q performing flight WN-2024 from San Jose,CA to Las Vegas,NV (USA), landed on Las Vegas' runway 01L. Due to hot brakes a fire broke out that destroyed the two left main tyres.

The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT LANDED AND TWO LEFT MAIN TIRES WERE DESTROYED BY FIRE DUE TO HOT BRAKES, LAS VEGAS, NV."

The aircraft returned to service about 32 hours after landing.

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