B737-700 Flight Crew reported anti skid failure on take-off caused a blown main wheel tire. Flight crew returned to departure airport and landed.
Synopsis
B737-700 Flight Crew reported anti skid failure on take-off caused a blown main wheel tire. Flight crew returned to departure airport and landed.
Narrative
Scheduled the flight ZZZ to ZZZ1. On take-off roll; after V1 and just prior to rotation; aircraft shuttered; and began vibrating. Take-off continued. Immediately after getting airborne anti-skid inoperative light illuminated. Initial assessment was a possible locked wheel; due to anti-skid failure during take-off. At this point; we did not suspect a blown tire and raised both gear and flaps normally. Continued the departure while referencing the QRH for anti-skid inoperative light. After completing the checklist; ran performance data planning numbers for ZZZ1. Landing performance did not allow continuing to ZZZ1. Coordinated air return to ZZZ with ATC and Dispatch. Due to the vibration we experienced on take-off; anticipated the possibility of a blown tire on landing. Due to this possibility; we [requested priority handling] to ensure priority response was available upon landing. To minimize impact on operations in ZZZ; coordinated to land Runway XX. Passengers were informed of the problem. Flight Attendants were directed to prepare the cabin for arrival; based on the possibility of the need to conduct an evacuation. Landing with anti-skid inoperative and landing with blown tire procedures were thoroughly reviewed and briefed. Arrival into ZZZ was uneventful. Upon configuring for landing; the right main landing gear indicator light did not illuminate. Back-up light on overhead panel showed landing gear down; continued with the approach. Upon landing; speed brakes were manually deployed and maximum thrust reverser was used. During rollout; aircraft vibrated significantly and pulled right; but was controllable; remaining on the center line. After the aircraft had slowed below 50 kts; very light braking was applied and aircraft was brought to a complete stop. Flaps were left at 40 to prevent any possible further damage if a blown tire had occurred. After landing; Flight Attendants called and reported that oxygen masks in row XX had deployed. ZZZ fire arrived immediately and informed us that the number three main tire was blown. Brake temperatures were negligible. We were also informed hydraulic fluid was leaking from the right main landing gear. Aircraft was shut down using normal procedures. Coordinated with Operations and initial plan was to tow aircraft back to gate with passengers on board. Maintenance arrived; and informed us that they would need to change the tire; at which point; I determined the best course of action was to have the passengers; deplane via air-stairs and take buses back to the terminal. Upon the arrival of the air-stairs; deplaning the passengers was uneventful. Throughout this situation; the performance of my crew was exemplary. Passengers were kept fully informed of the actions we were taking; but also apprised of the potential risks. Due to our early departure out of ZZZ (time); after landing; coordination with all the Ground personnel took quite a bit of time; but passengers were kept fully informed at every step of the process. Other actions taken: Requested runway inspections for both Runways YYL and XX. Coordinated for hydraulic cleanup on Runway XX. Given the initial indications; I would not change how I handled this situation. If we had suspected a blown tire; would not have raised the landing gear.
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