Flight History
On 12 April 2007, a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, registration PK-GWK, operated by PT. Garuda Indonesia as flight GA602, was on a scheduled passenger service from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta to Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar. Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew felt a vibration. Engine parameters indicated normal, and the vibration ceased after the landing gear was retracted. The flight continued normally to Makassar. During the flight, another aircraft that departed after GA602 informed the crew that tire debris had been observed on the runway.
During the approach briefing, the pilot in command briefed the possibility of landing with a burst tire. Although landing at maximum landing weight was permitted, the pilot requested a 30-minute holding from air traffic control to reduce landing weight. During a visual approach to runway 13, the flight crew requested to overfly the tower at 400 feet to inspect the main landing gear tires. The tower reported a problem on the left main landing gear tire but could not identify whether it was the number one or number two tire. The crew requested assistance after landing. The aircraft landed safely and parked at taxiway A, where passengers disembarked.
Damage to Aircraft
The number-two tire of the left main landing gear was burst, with the tread detached. The burst was characterized as an "X" type. Additionally, the aft flap was damaged. No other aircraft damage was reported.
Personnel Information
The pilots held valid licenses and ratings for the operation of the aircraft. The personnel information was not considered relevant to the incident.
Other Information
Broken pieces of concrete were found on the runway at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. No other damage to property was reported. Meteorological conditions and navigation aids were not relevant to the incident. Communications details were not specified in the report.