Summary
As the aircraft became airborne at Adelaide Airport, air traffic controllers observed a tread separating from a main landing gear tyre.
The pilot was advised and confirmed an abnormal landing gear indication. Most of the tread of a main gear tyre was found on the runway and emergency services were placed on full alert.
The aircraft was operated clear of the circuit to reduce landing weight and to allow emergency services to be made ready. Later, after an inspection fly-past was carried out, the aircraft landed safely.
There have been other tread losses from the same type of re-treaded tyre. As a result, the operator has reduced the number of times this type of tyre will be re-treaded and has also stopped the purchase of this type of tyre.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301179 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/05/1993 |
| Location | Adelaide |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 19/06/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Landing gear/indication |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 737-377 |
| Registration | VH-CZC |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Adelaide SA |
| Destination | Darwin NT |
| Damage | Minor |