When we look down at the wheels of airplanes, we generally see something round. Imagine the surprise when the gate personnel at London Heathrow Airport identified one of the 22 wheels on an Airbus A380 was essentially a perfect square.
Airbus A380 Lands With Square Tire
Key Takeaways:
- An Airbus A380 landed at London Heathrow after a 13-hour flight from Hong Kong with one of its 22 wheels discovered to be a perfect square.
- Pilots had noted a tire pressure warning shortly after departure but continued the flight, experiencing no issues during landing.
- There are currently no conclusive answers or clear explanations from experts regarding why the tire took on this unusual square shape.
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