United Airlines plane blows tire on takeoff, keeps going

FAN Editor

A United Airlines plane blew a tire when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport but continued its flight to Portland International Airport in Oregon, where it landed safely, the carrier says.

Passengers from Flight 1551 deplaned normally, United adds. 

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United Airlines Flight 1551 on runway in Portland, Oregon after landing safely late on February 25, 2018 despite blowing tire while taking off from Newark, N.J.

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