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).
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.