Overview
- Flight 1461, which landed at Newark at 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, reported a blown nose-gear tire and no injuries, according to the Port Authority and FAA.
- Emergency trucks staged on the tarmac surrounded the jet after touchdown, crews inspected the aircraft, and the Boeing 737 was towed to a gate.
- Air traffic control audio captured the crew telling the tower they believed they had a flat nose wheel, which limited the jet’s ability to exit the runway on its own.
- Reports differed on the aircraft type, with ABC describing a 737 Max and other outlets identifying a 737-800, while the FAA noted 737s have two nose tires and said it will review the event.
- The Newark scare followed Sunday’s fatal runway collision at LaGuardia that killed two Air Canada pilots, prompting an NTSB probe into vehicle clearances, warning systems, and overnight controller staffing.