UA840 20/10

Jason H · #1 20th October 2013, 03:09 PM

Anyone knows what's going on with this guy? He's been circling off the coast for about 30mins, no doubt returning. They have shut down and are inspecting 34L for around the next 45mins (burst tyre or tail strike?). VA1 and CX100 have both shutdown near 34L threshold.

Anthony K · #2 20th October 2013, 03:15 PM

Im there at the observation deck atm. Seen several utes up and down the runway. Maybe blown tyre.

Alex T · #3 20th October 2013, 03:25 PM

Exploded tyres all over the runway according to ATC.

Jason H · #4 20th October 2013, 03:25 PM

Just heard a controller say a couple of blown tyres are the reason

Kurt A · #5 20th October 2013, 03:30 PM

07 ops now in progress.

Alex T · #6 20th October 2013, 03:40 PM

Looks like it's about to make an emergency landing soon according to ATC.

Trevor Sinclair · #7 20th October 2013, 03:42 PM

http://www.flightradar24.com/#./UAL8...03832374194562

Clive G · #8 20th October 2013, 04:05 PM

Around 3pm or so noticed a 744 heading east over the northern beaches fairly low with only its nosewheel down... couldn't see but guessed it would be a United departure. So it's interesting to see this thread.

Anthony K · #9 20th October 2013, 04:35 PM

Only blown tyres or damages to the main gears as well?

Grahame Hutchison · #10 20th October 2013, 04:47 PM

Still some holding going on at 1746L ...