What happened
During the rotation phase of takeoff, the flight crew experienced a loud bang accompanied by significant vibration. Following this event, the left engine lost power, prompting the crew to shut it down. The crew subsequently completed a single-engine landing back at the departure airport; all occupants were not injured.
The investigation
An investigation determined that the No. 2 tire ruptured during the takeoff roll. This rupture released debris that entered the engine. Records indicated that the tire had been recapped once seven days prior to the incident and had been installed on the aircraft two days before the event.
Additionally, the aircraft had undergone two daily service inspections—one on the day preceding the accident and one on the morning of the incident. These inspections include requirements for checking tire pressure using a gauge.
Findings
Investigators identified that two other recent takeoff incidents involving tire blowouts were also caused by under-inflation.