Passengers on a flight departing from Algeria were fortunate to escape unscathed after a series of dramatic malfunctions.
takeoff from Rhourd Enous Airfield on Saturday, August 3, both tires on one of the plane’s wheels burst, causing debris to strike and damage a propeller.
The resulting damage led to a blade tip breaking off and shattering a passenger window.
Despite these critical issues, the pilots successfully shut down the engine and executed an emergency landing back at the airfield. No injuries were reported among the 45 passengers on board the Bombardier DHC-8-402Q Dash 8.
Tassili Airlines praised the crew for their adept handling of the situation, adhering to standard procedures and ensuring a safe return without causing panic.
The passengers, believed to be employees of Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach, were later transported to their destination on a different aircraft.
