Incident Overview
On September 2, 2010, at 1337 UTC, an Eva Airways Boeing 747-400, registered in Taiwan as B-16410, experienced a runway excursion during landing at Tao Yuan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan. The aircraft was operating a scheduled passenger flight from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China.
Sequence of Events
After touching down on runway 24, the aircraft veered to the left, causing the left main landing gear to depart the paved surface and enter the grass area adjacent to the runway. The pilots subsequently maneuvered the airplane back to the center of the runway.
Damage and Consequences
During the incident sequence, the tires on the number 1, 3, and 4 main landing gear positions deflated. Additionally, the left inboard flap retract mechanism sustained damage. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Investigation
The Aviation Safety Council (ASC) of Taiwan is conducting the investigation into the incident. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13, as the United States is the state of manufacture of the aircraft.