Incident Overview
On May 10, 2023, at 13:27 local time, an Airbus A320 operating a scheduled public transport flight departed from Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (SCEL) in Santiago, Chile, bound for La Florida Airport (SCSE) in La Serena. Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew observed that tire number 2 on the left main landing gear had shed several layers of its tread. These separated pieces struck the aircraft's left inner flap, resulting in structural damage to that component.
Occupant Status
All crew members and passengers aboard the flight were uninjured. The aircraft itself sustained damage confined to the left inner flap area.
Flight Continuation and Post-Event Actions
The crew continued the flight and landed without further incident at La Florida Airport in La Serena. Following recovery of the damaged tire, an inspection was conducted. It was subsequently decided to send the tire to its manufacturer for technical analysis and a detailed report on the cause of the tread separation.
Investigation Status
As of the preliminary report, the investigation is ongoing, with the primary pending action being the receipt of the manufacturer's technical report. No probable cause has been determined at this stage.