On July 5, 1986, a Piper PA-60-601P (registration N8253J) was involved in an aviation accident near Provo, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot and three passengers landed at Provo, UT after a flight from El Paso, TX; the left main tire blew after touchdown, causing the aircraft to veer left and depart the runway. Damage was limited to the left main landing gear and wing skin.
Incident Overview
A pilot and three passengers were en route to Alaska for vacation. Their flight originated in El Paso, Texas, and made a stop in Provo, Utah. After the aircraft touched down, the left main tire blew. The aircraft then veered to the left and went off the runway.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination of the blown tire revealed a large hole, though the remaining tread was in good condition. Damage to the aircraft was confined to the left main landing gear and the wing skin between the fuselage and the left engine. The right main tire was found to be inflated to over 100 psi.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses reported that the aircraft landed long and fast with a slight tailwind.