Wheel Lost, Nerves Intact: SpiceJet Plane Lands Safely in Mumbai After Mid-Air Scare
A SpiceJet Q400 aircraft lost a wheel during take-off from Kandla but landed safely in Mumbai, prompting a temporary full emergency at the airport.
Published : September 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM IST
|Updated : September 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM IST
New Delhi: A SpiceJet flight from Kandla to Mumbai created a stir on Friday when one of its wheels fell off shortly after take-off, leading to a full emergency being declared at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
SpiceJet subsequently confirmed that an outer wing had fallen off on the Kandla runway shortly after the Q400 aircraft left the port city.
Despite the scare, the aircraft continued to its destination, Mumbai, landing safely at 3:51 p.m. "Following a normal landing, the aircraft taxied to the terminal using its own power and all passengers disembarked normally," said a SpiceJet spokesperson.
The CSMIA explained that the emergency protocol was implemented as a precaution.
"On September 12, an outer wheel of a SpiceJet Q400 aircraft operating from Kandla to Mumbai was found at the runway after take-off. The aircraft continued its journey to Mumbai and landed safely. Following a smooth landing, the aircraft taxied to the terminal under its own power, and all passengers disembarked normally," said a spokesman for CSMIA.
A social media user shared the video on X, stating, "Here is a video of a passenger inside the SpiceJet plane who can't believe what just happened, "Wheel nikal gaya" Kandla to Mumbai take-off (sic)."
Safety Concerns Mount
The wheel loss came just a day after another SpiceJet plane suffered a suspected tailpipe fire at the Delhi airport. Aviation safety experts note that while Friday's incident ended without injury, it underscores the importance of robust maintenance systems, particularly at a time when the airline is under financial stress.
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