BAW B772 at London on Nov 3rd 2026, flat tyre

Last Update: November 4, 2026 / 15:55:30 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 3, 2026

Classification
Incident

Flight number
BA-2044

Aircraft Registration
G-YMMT

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

A BAW Britsh Airways Boeing 777-200, registration G-YMMT performing flight BA-2044 from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick,EN (UK), was descending towards London when the crew reported they had indication of a flat tyre. Emergency services moved into their stand by positions while the aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 08R and vacated the runway before stopping on the taxiway for an inspection by emergency services.

The aircraft was able to depart for its next flight about 5 hours later.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 3, 2026

Classification
Incident

Flight number
BA-2044

Aircraft Registration
G-YMMT

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

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