A Delta Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-88, registration N915DL performing flight DL-1171 from Atlanta,GA to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA) with 143 passengers and 5 crew, departed Atlanta’s runway 08L but stopped the climb at 2000 feet due to a deflated tyre during takeoff. The aircraft returned to Atlanta for a safe landing on runway 08L about 10 minutes after departure. The aircraft was towed to the apron.
A replacement MD-88 registration N963DL reached Dallas FT. Worth, following an additional intermediate stop in Austin,TX (USA), with a delay of 8.5 hours.
The airline confirmed the aircraft returned to Atlanta due to a tyre that deflated on takeoff. The aircraft was towed to the gate.
The Aviation Herald
McDonnell-Douglas MD-88 damages tyre during take-off
