Passengers watched on in shock as a tyre bounced alongside their plane after a landing gear fail.
There were 161 passengers on board when the plane experienced a bumpy landing.
The incident cause a moment of panic in the plane, but luckily no one was injured.
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The crew encountered problems with the front wheels when it was about to touch the runway.
A tyre came off and bounced alongside the aircraft in front of stunned travellers.
The plane then had to be towed to the apron as the pilot was unable to do it independently, as reported by What’s The Jam.
The hairy landing took place at the Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport in the Riau Islands, Indonesia, yesterday (16 Apr).
Garuda Indonesia Airways flight GA 288 had departed from the country’s capital Jakarta.
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Airport spokesperson Zaini Ahmad said the pilot requested towing assistance to the apron.
He added: “We then evacuated the plane from the runway to the apron.
“All passengers got off safely.
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“For certainty about whether the tyre burst or came off, we are waiting for information from Garuda.”
The airline later confirmed that the tyre had detached upon landing.
Garuda spokesperson Muhammad Ikhsan said they are still investigating the cause of the incident.
He added: “As a result, the connecting flight from Tanjungpinang to Jakarta scheduled for 9.20am was delayed and passengers will receive compensation.
“We have brought in spare parts from Batam City and departures using this airline have been delayed.”
The investigation is ongoing.
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