LONDON- In a recent April 29, 2024 incident at London Heathrow Airport, a British Airways (BA) Airbus A320 experienced a nose wheel steering malfunction upon landing.
The aircraft, with registration G-EUUD, was operating flight BA1455 from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR) when the incident occurred. As the plane landed on runway 27R and began to taxi, smoke was observed coming from the main tires, leading to emergency services being called to the scene.
British Airways A320 Steering Issues
The British Airways Airbus A320-200 successfully touched down at London Heathrow and slowed down to taxi speed. However, as the plane attempted to turn off the runway via a high-speed turn-off, smoke was first noticed from the left and right main tires.
The aircraft came to a stop within the runway edges but off the center line of the turn-off. Due to the malfunction, several subsequent approaching flights were instructed to go around, according to the Aviation Herald.
A passenger on board reported that the captain announced the nose wheel steering had stopped working, prompting emergency services to respond promptly.
Grounded for Hours
Following the nose wheel steering malfunction, the British Airways A320-200 remained on the ground in London for approximately 18 hours before being cleared to return to service.
During this time, maintenance crews inspected the aircraft thoroughly to identify and rectify the issue. Safety is the airline’s top priority, and all necessary precautions were taken to ensure the aircraft was fit to fly again.
In incidents like this, airlines have strict protocols to ensure passengers’ and crew members’ safety and well-being. British Airways swiftly responded to the nose wheel steering malfunction by following established emergency procedures and coordinating with airport authorities.
Passengers were informed about the situation, and the crew remained calm and professional throughout the ordeal. The airline’s dedication to safety and quality service was evident in how they handled the situation.
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