Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll, as the aircraft rotated, the flight crew heard a loud bang and felt a vibration. The left engine subsequently lost power, prompting the crew to shut it down. They completed a single-engine landing at the departure airport without further incident.
Investigation Findings
Post-incident investigation determined that the number two tire had ruptured during the takeoff roll. Debris from the tire entered the left engine, causing the loss of power. The tire had been recapped once seven days prior to the incident and was installed on the aircraft two days before the flight.
Maintenance History
The aircraft had undergone two daily service inspections: one on the day before the incident and another on the morning of the incident. These inspections include tire pressure checks using a gauge. Notably, two other recent tire blowout incidents during takeoff at the same facility were attributed to under-inflation, though the investigation did not state whether under-inflation was a factor in this occurrence.