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Aircraft excursion at Avon Park Airport following tire failure (XA-POJ)

Avon Park, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 23, 1991, an IAI 1124 Westwind (registration XA-POJ) operated by Aerolineas Marcos was involved in an aviation accident near Avon Park, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control and subsequent runway excursion were caused by tire failure during touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a tire burst during landing at Avon Park Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase at Avon Park Airport, the aircraft experienced a failure involving one or more tires, which burst upon contact with the runway. This mechanical failure led to a loss of directional control by the crew. As the aircraft veered off the prepared surface, the landing gear was separated from the airframe.

The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a complete stop off the runway. While the aircraft type sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew members.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was the bursting of the aircraft tires during the touchdown process.

Probable cause

The loss of control and subsequent runway excursion were caused by tire failure during touchdown.

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