Overview
- A tyre ruptured just before lift-off from Corfu, causing visible wing vibrations on the TUI flight to Birmingham.
- Passengers remained unaware of the undercarriage damage for two hours, raising questions about the airline’s communication protocols.
- A military jet escorted the aircraft on its final approach to assess the landing gear’s condition.
- Emergency teams were on standby as the jet touched down on a deflated tyre without injuries.
- TUI and aviation authorities have opened inquiries into the blowout’s cause and the delayed passenger briefing.