Runway excursion at Surin Airport following tire failure

No fatalities • Surin, Thailand • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a loss of control and veered off the runway at Surin Airport after a main gear tire burst during landing.

What happened

During the landing phase at Surin Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its landing gear. Specifically, the tire located on the right main gear burst as the plane was touching down. This sudden failure caused the aircraft to become unstable and move out of control.

As a result of the loss of directional control, the aircraft veered away from the active runway and traveled into an adjacent ditch, where it eventually came to a stop. Despite the severity of the excursion, there were no casualties reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the bursting of the right main gear tire during the landing sequence.
  • This mechanical failure directly led to the subsequent loss of control and the departure from the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control triggered by a burst tire on the right main landing gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-09-22 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Surin, Thailand?

An aircraft experienced a loss of control and veered off the runway at Surin Airport after a main gear tire burst during landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-09-22 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-09-22 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration L2-4/90, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Surin, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control triggered by a burst tire on the right main landing gear.

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