A Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flying from Rome to Perth experienced wing damage due to a separated tyre tread during take-off, temporarily grounding the plane for inspection and repairs.
A Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner en route to Perth from Rome experienced cracks in its wing and a flap after a tyre tread separated during take-off, causing the plane to be temporarily removed from service for inspection and repairs. The incident involved Flight QF6 with 195 passengers on board. The damage was caused by the tyre tread propelling at high velocity into the wing during take-off.
August 26, 2024
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