An Arajet Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a flight from Miami to Punta Cana experienced a tyre failure during landing at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic on November 12. The aircraft, operating flight #DM5101, came to a stop on the runway after completing its landing.
According to Arajet, all passengers and crew members were unharmed and disembarked normally. The airline confirmed that the aircraft would undergo a technical inspection before returning to service.
According to Infobae, the airport’s other runway was closed for maintenance at the time of the incident. With the aircraft occupying the only operational runway, arrivals and departures were temporarily suspended.
At least five commercial flights scheduled to land in Punta Cana were diverted to Las Américas International Airport near Santo Domingo.
