Aircraft runway excursion following tire failure during takeoff roll

No fatalities • Vail, United States of America • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a left main gear tire failure during its takeoff roll, leading to a runway excursion into snow-covered terrain.

What happened

While taxiing, the aircraft's left main gear tire struck a tire chock. During a subsequent turn while exiting the ramp, the same left main gear tire ran over a nose gear chock that had been previously removed by the pilot during the pre-flight inspection. As the aircraft proceeded into the departure roll, the left main gear tire suffered a failure.

In response to the tire failure, the pilot initiated an aborted takeoff. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway surface. The aircraft exited the runway overrun area and eventually came to a halt in terrain covered by snow.

Findings

An inspection of the aircraft's various systems following the incident showed no mechanical anomalies. The sequence of events indicates that the left main gear tire failure was preceded by the tire running over two separate chocks during taxi and ramp maneuvers.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a tire failure after the left main gear ran over a tire chock during taxiing operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-01-08 Dassault Falcon 20 accident near Vail, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced a left main gear tire failure during its takeoff roll, leading to a runway excursion into snow-covered terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-01-08 Dassault Falcon 20 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-01-08 involved a Dassault Falcon 20, registration XA-PCC, operated by Aerotaxis Dos Mil, at Vail, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a tire failure after the left main gear ran over a tire chock during taxiing operations.

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