Private Jet Catches Fire At Oakland International; Main Runway
Blocked
OAKLAND (CBS SF) - A Cessna Citation blew a tire while
rolling toward its takeoff at Oakland International Airport Wednesday, igniting
a small fire and shutting down the main runway, officials said.
Officials
said the incident took place at 1:47 p.m. on Runway 30.
While the plane
was preparing for takeoff, a tire exploded and the wheel well caught fire.
Emergency crew responded and quickly extinguished the blaze.
Two people
aboard the plane were able to safely escape without any injuries.
There
was no estimate as to when the runway was to be reopened. All traffic at the
airport was being rerouted to Runway 30.
Airport officials said the North
Field runways would be used for jet departures and landings. The aircraft will
overfly residential areas and residents will experience unusual aircraft noise.
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