Skywest CRJ-900 Suffers Tire Blowout During Takeoff, Lands Safely

A Skywest Bombardier CRJ-900 operating as a Delta Connection flight experienced a tire blowout during takeoff at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Despite the incident, the aircraft continued its flight and landed safely at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). The aircraft was back in service just 21 hours later, highlighting the resilience of modern aircraft design and the effectiveness of maintenance protocols in the aviation industry.

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