2019-08-21: Cessna 750 Citation X (1060) — Venezuelan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Venezolana — La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela
La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)
On August 21, 2019, a Cessna 750 Citation X (registration 1060) operated by Venezuelan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Venezolana was involved in an aviation accident near La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A tire failure on the right main landing gear caused a gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a tire failure and subsequent gear collapse during a local test flight at La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB.
What happened
During a local test flight conducted at La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB in Caracas, an aircraft experienced a significant mechanical failure during its takeoff roll. The incident began when a tire on the right main landing gear burst. This failure caused the right main gear to collapse and become detached from the airframe.
Following the loss of the right gear, the aircraft veered toward the left side of the runway. This lateral movement resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear as well. The aircraft subsequently came to a stop on its belly, though the nose gear remained in its extended position. There were no injuries reported among the crew members on board.
Findings
The primary sequence of events was initiated by a burst tire on the right main landing gear.
The structural failure of the right gear led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff phase.
Probable cause
A tire failure on the right main landing gear caused a gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.