Incident Summary
On May 4, 2010, a Boeing 747-300 aircraft, registration N749SA, operated by Southern Air Transport, experienced a tire failure during a rejected takeoff at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea. The rejected takeoff resulted in the blowout of four tires. There were no injuries to any persons on board or on the ground, and the aircraft sustained only minor damage.
Investigation
The incident is being investigated by the Korean Aviation & Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB). In accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to participate in the investigation, as the United States is the state of manufacture of the airplane. All inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to the ARAIB.
The cause of the tire blowouts has not been determined at this time.