BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

A Delta flight arriving at John Wayne Airport blew two tires while

landing Saturday morning on the airport’s main runway, causing it to be

closed for two hours.

Originating in Salt Lake City, the flight held 63 passengers. No

injuries were reported. Officials at John Wayne closed the runway for

about two hours while maintenance crews changed the tires before towing

the aircraft. The runway reopened at about 11:30 a.m., said airport

spokeswoman Ann McCarley.

Kip Smith, manager of corporate communications for Delta, said

blown-tire mishaps do not happen often. The cause of the incident is

being investigated.