Sa panayam sa ABS-CBN News, sabi ng pasahero na nakarinig na lang siya ng malakas na putok sa kanyang gilid habang naka-anggulo na paakyat ang eroplano. “Pa-angat na kami sa ere, biglang putok. Lakas! I'm on [the] left side, next to the front wing. All tires sa likod pumutok,” sabi niya sa text message. “Sobrang stressed, ina-anxiety attack (ako),” dagdag niya sa phone interview. “Seconds pag-up... may pumutok sa left side. Nasa window side ako. Tapos naghawakan na ko ng kasamahan ko sa seat. Kahit hindi kami magkakilala naghawakan na kami ng kamay sa sobrang takot. Then alam ko, na-feel ko nang gulong ang pumutok pero di ko alam na lahat ay pumutok,” sabi niya. Malakas umano ang pagputok ng mga gulong at nagulat na ang mga pasahero. Higit 300 sila doon, aniya. “One hour na kami sa loob ng plane hindi kami pinapalabas... In-announce na lang na may shuttle susunduin kami... Yung hagdanan, kanya-kanya ulit kaming bitbit ng gamit pagbaba. Tapos nakita namin pagbaba yung gulong – lahat putok,” sabi niya. “Yung sinakyan namin parang matanda, luma, almost retired. Hindi ko alam kung yung katandaan niya involved sa gulong. Pero yung maintenance, double o triple check nila. Pati yung pressure. Kailangan nilang gawin kasi nakasalalay yung 360 passengers,” sabi ng pasahero.Someone sent us a link to this news report and we wish to clarify the post in an AvGeek manner. PAL flight PR102 utilizing RP-C7777 (the carrier's very first Boeing B777-300ER) had a Rejected Takeoff (RTO) last night. The flight was scheduled to depart MNL for LAX at around 2205H PhST. A rejected takeoff, also known as an RTO, is a maneuver where pilots abort the takeoff roll and bring the airplane to a stop on the runway. This can happen due to various reasons, including engine failure, system malfunctions, or an issue on the runway ahead. The procedure for a rejected takeoff is strictly followed to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew. The pilots will activate the brakes, deploy spoilers to reduce lift and reverse the thrust of the engines to slow the airplane down as quickly as possible. The success of a rejected takeoff depends on the speed at which it's initiated. If the airplane is still at a low speed, stopping the airplane is relatively simple. However, if the airplane is traveling at a high speed, a rejected takeoff can be more challenging and may place significant stress on the brakes and tires. The news item said that apparently, the landing gears (tires) of the plane "exploded" (pumutok) following the incident. Looking at the photos, the aircraft tires actually had "deflated" as a result of the RTO. Aircraft tire deflation during a rejected takeoff (RTO) is not a common occurrence, but it can happen in extreme situations. The immense heat generated by the brakes during heavy braking can cause the air pressure inside the tires to increase significantly. If this pressure isn't properly regulated, it can lead to a tire burst. Some aircraft wheels incorporate fuse plugs designed to melt at high temperatures. If the tire pressure rises excessively, the fuse plugs will melt, releasing pressure and preventing a tire explosion. Following a rejected takeoff, aircraft maintenance crews will thoroughly inspect the tires and brakes to ensure they're airworthy before the aircraft is cleared for its next flight. #AvGeekPH #FlyPAL #PR102 #MNL #LAX #AircraftIncident #Boeing #B777 #B777300ER #RPC7777