Created Friday, Mar 10th 2023 18:01Z, last updated Friday, Mar 10th 2023 18:01Z
A United Boeing 737-900, registration N61898 performing flight
UA-2317 from Newark,NJ to Miami,FL (USA) with 189 people on board, departed Newark's runway 04L when the crew reported still on tower they probably had blown a tyre on rotation and asked whether tower had seen anything, tower replied in the negative. The crew levelled off at 5000 feet and entered a hold, consulted with dispatch and subsequently decided to return to Newark. The crew declared emergency explaining they were doing an overweight landing. The aircraft landed safely on Newark's runway 04R about one hour after departure.
A passenger reported the crew indicated they had blown a main tyre past V1 and returned to Newark, emergency services were meeting the aircraft. The aircraft stopped for a brief check, then was towed to the apron.
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