Romanian Plane Damaged in Budapest Landing, Runway Closed – BREAKING NEWS
Damage to Tarom Aircraft Tyres at Budapest Airport
The tyres of a Romanian Tarom carrier aircraft were damaged on arrival from Bucharest at Budapest’s International Liszt Ferenc Airport on Sunday, the airport operator told MTI.
A spokesperson for Budapest Airport said the tyres were damaged when the plane left the runway and turned onto a taxi way, adding that nobody was injured. An investigation is under way into the possible causes of the incident.
Katalin Valentínyi, the Chief Corporate Communications and Government Relations Officer at Budapest Airport, said the Tarom ATR 72-600 aircraft was unable to move after the accident. She added that no injuries took place, and they would transfer the 71 passengers and four crew to the terminal with buses, telex.hu wrote.
She said the accident happened at 6.21 PM. Runway 2 will remain closed until 10 PM. All air traffic will be redirected to runway 1, portfolio.hu wrote. As a result, there may be changes to flight schedules for affected airlines.
It is fortunate that no one was injured in this incident, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the damage to the aircraft. Passengers and crew will be safely transported to the terminal, and steps are being taken to minimize the impact on airport operations.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in air travel, and the need for thorough investigations into any accidents or incidents. Airlines and airport authorities should continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of their passengers and crew members.
