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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Norwegian Air Boeing 737 forced to turn back after tyre explosion on take-off

Flight D82046 made a U-turn due to ‘suspected landing gear issue’ - (Getty Images)

A Norwegian Air flight to France landed back in Sweden after the aircraft's tyre “exploded” on take-off this morning.

Flight D82046 from Stockholm’s Arlanda airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle made a U-turn due to a “suspected landing gear issue” on Wednesday (27 August).

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