On Thursday morning, an Alliance Air ATR‑72 aircraft operating the Delhi‑Bilaspur sector touched down at Bilaspur Airport when one of its main landing tyres burst. The aircraft, carrying 37 passengers and a crew of four, came to a halt on the runway and the pilots initiated an emergency evacuation. Airport fire and rescue teams arrived within minutes, assisting the orderly exit of everyone on board. No injuries were reported, and medical personnel on site confirmed that all occupants were unharmed.
Airline officials immediately grounded the aircraft for a thorough inspection and announced the cancellation of the flight's onward journey to its next scheduled destination. Passengers were transferred to alternative services where possible, and the airline’s customer care desk began processing refunds and re‑booking requests. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was notified, and a preliminary report was requested to determine the cause of the tyre failure, whether it stemmed from maintenance lapses, runway conditions, or a manufacturing defect.
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Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India Limited, operates a fleet of turboprop aircraft on regional routes across the country. While the airline has a relatively clean safety record, this incident adds to a series of recent tyre‑related events in Indian aviation that have prompted regulators to tighten inspection protocols. The airline has pledged full cooperation with the investigation and reassured the public that safety remains its top priority.
