USA: Delta Airlines Plane Lands With Flat Tyre

An American plane was forced to make land with a flat tyre after it deflated on take off.

Authorities said the Delta Airlines jetliner landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport following a flight from Atlanta on Wednesday.

Airport police officer Rob Pedregon said the pilot of Flight 2355 reported a possible wheel problem before landing.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said inspections then found the Boeing 757's tyre was actually flat.

Pedregon said passengers were taken by bus to the gate. The aircraft, which was carrying 181 people, was towed in for inspection and maintenance.