Kenya Airways flight KQ784 experiences tyre burst upon landing in Cape Town
Kenya Airways flight KQ784, operating the Nairobi to Cape Town route, experienced a tyre burst upon landing at Cape Town International Airport on August 4, 2026, at approximately 15:30 local time. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked and transferred to the terminal building, with no injuries reported. The airline confirmed the incident through its corporate communications team on social media. As a result, the return flight, KQ785, was cancelled to allow engineers to inspect and repair the aircraft. Kenya Airways apologized for the inconvenience and advised affected passengers to contact customer support via phone at +254 711 024 747, WhatsApp at +254 705 474 747, or their official X handle, @KQSupport. The airline did not provide a revised timeline for the aircraft's return to service or alternative travel arrangements.
