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Aircraft incident at Wanaaring Airport involving tire failure (VH-ICA)

Wanaaring, AustraliaTakeoff (climb)

On February 4, 1956, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-ICA) operated by West Darling Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Wanaaring, Australia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a tire bursting during the takeoff roll. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a tire burst during its takeoff roll at Wanaaring Airport, resulting in the loss of control.

What happened

During the takeoff phase at Wanaaring Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden mechanical failure when a tire burst. This failure caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable on the runway. The plane eventually came to a stop after veering off its intended path.

At the time of the incident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. Despite the loss of control and the subsequent impact, the pilot sustained no injuries during the event.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was a tire burst occurring while the aircraft was accelerating for takeoff.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a tire bursting during the takeoff roll.

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