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Plane burst tire on takeoff in Tampa, fire ensued VIDEO

Passengers were transported to Phoenix by another machine

A plane full of passengers suffered a dangerous accident at an airport in the United States, NOVA reported. In strengthening for take off at least one of the plane's rear tires burst. It banked to the right, stopped on the runway, and its landing gear ignited.

Fire engines were urgently dispatched to extinguish the fire.

Enthusiasts watching planes take off and land at Tampa International Airport filmed the incident. The airline said none of the 176 passengers and six crew on board were injured.

The plane was supposed to be on a scheduled flight from Tampa to Phoenix. The passengers were later transported by another machine.