Delta flight blows tire on takeoff

A Delta Air Lines flight from Denver landed safely in Atlanta after blowing at least one tire on takeoff.

Crew members aboard Flight 1716 elected to continue to Atlanta, where the plane landed safely around 2:25 p.m., Kathleen Bergen with the FAA said.

The plane's tires were changed on the runway while passengers remained on the plane, Bergen said. The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and the runway re-opened at 3 p.m.