Rwandair A333 at Nacala on May 28th 2024, tyre damage on departure
Last Update: July 5, 2024 / 20:37:31 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 28, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
RwandAir
Flight number
WB-9111
Departure
Nacala, Mozambique
Destination
Kigali, Rwanda
Aircraft Registration
9XR-WP
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
Rwanda's AIB reported the number 8 tyre was found damaged and its outer surface worn, rated the damage minor, rated the occurrence a serious incident and opened an investigation.
The aircraft remained on the ground until Jun 4th 2024, positioned to Doha (Qatar), remained on the ground in Doha until Jun 11th 2024, positioned back to Kigali and resumed service on Jun 12th 2024.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 28, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
RwandAir
Flight number
WB-9111
Departure
Nacala, Mozambique
Destination
Kigali, Rwanda
Aircraft Registration
9XR-WP
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
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