<p>A Paris-bound Air India flight returned to the national capital shortly after the take-off on Friday afternoon, following a sighting of suspected tyre debris on the runway after departure.</p>.<p>In a statement, the airline said the flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 1418 hours.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/licenses-of-indigo-pilots-suspended-after-tail-strike-incident-at-ahmedabad-airport-1240882.html">Licenses of IndiGo pilots suspended after tail strike incident at Ahmedabad airport</a></strong></p>.<p>"Flight AI143 operating Delhi-Paris on 28 July 2023 air-returned shortly after take-off, following the Delhi ATC's information to flight crew about suspected tyre debris sighted on the runway after departure," it said.</p>.<p>Sources in the know said the aircraft had apparently suffered a tyre burst and that there were more than 200 passengers onboard the plane.</p>.<p>According to the airline, the aircraft is undergoing necessary checks and alternate arrangements are being planned for the passengers of AI143.</p>
<p>A Paris-bound Air India flight returned to the national capital shortly after the take-off on Friday afternoon, following a sighting of suspected tyre debris on the runway after departure.</p>.<p>In a statement, the airline said the flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 1418 hours.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/licenses-of-indigo-pilots-suspended-after-tail-strike-incident-at-ahmedabad-airport-1240882.html">Licenses of IndiGo pilots suspended after tail strike incident at Ahmedabad airport</a></strong></p>.<p>"Flight AI143 operating Delhi-Paris on 28 July 2023 air-returned shortly after take-off, following the Delhi ATC's information to flight crew about suspected tyre debris sighted on the runway after departure," it said.</p>.<p>Sources in the know said the aircraft had apparently suffered a tyre burst and that there were more than 200 passengers onboard the plane.</p>.<p>According to the airline, the aircraft is undergoing necessary checks and alternate arrangements are being planned for the passengers of AI143.</p>