Four tires burst during rejected takeoff at Incheon Airport

No fatalities • Seoul, Republic Of Korea

A Southern Air Transport Boeing 747-300 experienced tire failures during a rejected takeoff in South Korea.

What happened

On May 4, 2010, a Boeing 747-300 operated by Southern Air Transport was performing a rejected takeoff at Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. During the aborted takeoff sequence, four tires burst. The aircraft sustained minor damage during the event, and there were no injuries reported.

The investigation

The Korean Aviation & Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) is conducting the investigation. As the United States is the state of manufacture for the aircraft, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to participate in the ARAIB investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13. The aircraft involved was registered as N749SA.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 May 2010 BOEING 747-300 SERIES accident near Seoul, Republic Of Korea?

A Southern Air Transport Boeing 747-300 experienced tire failures during a rejected takeoff in South Korea.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 2010 BOEING 747-300 SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 May 2010 involved a BOEING 747-300 SERIES, registration N749SA, operated by SOUTHERN AIR INC, at Seoul, Republic Of Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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