On March 9, 1952, a Percival P.50 Prince (registration PP-NBA) operated by Aeronorte (Brasil) was involved in an aviation accident near Caxias, Brazil during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A tire failure during the takeoff roll caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable and ground loop. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane sustained significant damage after a tire burst caused the aircraft to lose control during its takeoff roll.
What happened
During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, a tire on the twin engine airplane experienced a sudden burst. This mechanical failure resulted in the loss of directional control, causing the aircraft to enter a ground loop. The sequence of events ended when the plane came to a stop on the runway.
There were no fatalities or injuries among the three crew members on board during the incident. However, the structural damage sustained by the aircraft was severe enough that it was declared a total loss and deemed beyond repair.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the loss of control was a tire burst occurring while the aircraft was accelerating for departure.
Probable cause
A tire failure during the takeoff roll caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable and ground loop.