Flight #BA139 to Mumbai is back to gate after steering problem.
During pushback of the Boeing 777-300ER, a problem has affected the front gear of the plane.
- UPDATE Flight #BA139 took off RWY27R (11.30 local time) 2 hours late.
- UPDATE New push back (11.15 local time).
The flight #BA139 from London Heathrow to Mumbai was planned to takeoff at 09.30.
Going back on stand. I presume the nose wheels will have to be checked? pic.twitter.com/UCPhBYwyLr
— Waldo Pierre 🇪🇺🏴 (Here/There) (@WaldoPierreHere) January 12, 2023
Ground crew tried to solve the steering issue without success.
The 8-year old aircraft (reg. G-STBI) is back to the gate.