KQ plane lands safely after tyre burst in Cape Town
All passengers and crew disembarked safely after the Boeing 737-800 was disabled on the main runway, and Kenya Airways cancelled the return flight.
- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Kenya Airways flight KQ784 from Nairobi experienced a tyre burst upon landing at Cape Town International Airport. All passengers and crew disembarked safely with no reported injuries.
- The incident forced temporary closure of the main runway, causing significant flight disruptions. Earlier, inbound flights were diverted to other airports while international departures were put on hold.
- Kenya Airways canceled the return flight, KQ785, while engineers inspected and repaired the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The carrier apologized to affected passengers, citing customer safety as its top priority.
- Airports Company South Africa confirmed on Tuesday evening that normal runway operations had resumed. Some delays may persist as airlines work to recover their schedules.
- Passengers are advised to check the ACSA Mobile App or contact their airline directly for the latest flight information before traveling. Cape Town International Airport urged travelers to verify status as operations normalize.
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Cape Town airport restores runway operations after Kenya Airways incident
Runway operations at Cape Town International Airport have resumed following an aircraft incident that disrupted flights on Tuesday afternoon, although passengers may continue to experience delays while airlines restore their schedules.
South Africa: Cape Town Airport Runway Operations Resume After Aircraft Incident
[SAnews.gov.za] Runway operations have resumed at Cape Town International Airport following an aircraft incident that disrupted flights on Tuesday afternoon, although passengers may still face delays as airlines work to recover their schedules.
Kenya Airways tyre failure causes Cape Town airport delays
Kenya Airways flight KQ784 was safely brought to a stop after landing, but the temporary runway closure caused knock-on delays, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape Town International Airport faced flight disruptions on Tuesday afternoon after a Kenya Airways plane suffered a tyre failure while landing on the main runway. (1/3) NOTICE: Operational Update Cape Town International Airport is currently experiencing... Read more → The post Kenya Airways ty…
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