Damaged landing in Australia

A Thai Airways A340 Airbus suffered undercarriage damage during a heavy landing at Melbourne airport yesterday, forcing Australia's second-busiest airport to close for more than two hours. Australian aviation officials said the plane blew a tyre and...

A Thai Airways A340 Airbus suffered undercarriage damage during a heavy landing at Melbourne airport yesterday, forcing Australia's second-busiest airport to close for more than two hours.

Australian aviation officials said the plane blew a tyre and damaged hydraulic lines in its undercarriage when it touched down at about midday (0200 GMT).

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