Aircraft excursion following tire failure during landing

No fatalities • Leticia-Alfredo Vásquez Cobo, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage after a tire burst occurred immediately following touchdown.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure as it made contact with the runway. Specifically, a tire burst occurred just after the plane touched down on the surface. This sudden failure caused the aircraft to lose directional stability, resulting in the plane veering off the designated runway.

The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop after exiting the paved surface. While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries among those on board, the structural damage sustained during the excursion was severe enough that the aircraft type/model (unspecified) was declared a total loss.

Findings

Official investigations into the event concluded that the primary reason for the runway excursion was the loss of control following a tire burst at the moment of landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of directional control triggered by a tire failure upon touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-04-30 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Leticia-Alfredo Vásquez Cobo, Colombia?

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage after a tire burst occurred immediately following touchdown.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-04-30 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-04-30 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-791, operated by Lineas Aéreas Orientales (LAOS Colombia), at Leticia-Alfredo Vásquez Cobo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of directional control triggered by a tire failure upon touchdown.

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