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 with one of its 22 wheels observed to be a "perfect square."
- Pilots had noted a tire pressure warning shortly after departing Hong Kong but decided to continue the 13-hour flight, experiencing no issues during landing.
- The exact cause for the tire's unusual square shape remains unknown, baffling aviation experts.
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