Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2009
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-41R
Owner/operator: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Registration Number: G-VROC
Location: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB/FAOR) –
ÿ South Africa
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 246
Component Affected: No. 14 tyreNo. 14 tyre
Investigating Agency: AAIBAAIB
Category: Accident
During takeoff, the flight crew reported a large thud followed by moderate vibrations and lateral vibrations felt through the control column and rudder pedals. The takeoff was completed safely, and the aircraft landed at its destination. An investigation determined a No. 14 tyre burst during the takeoff ground roll at approximately 160 kt, likely due to a foreign object. Despite the tyre failure, no foreign object was found, and the missing material prevented a complete determination of the object’s nature. Severe damage was observed to the aircraft.During takeoff, the flight crew reported a large thud followed by moderate vibrations and lateral vibrations felt through the control column and rudder pedals. The takeoff was completed safely, and the aircraft landed at its destination. An investigation determined a No. 14 tyre burst during the takeoff ground roll at approximately 160 kt, likely due to a foreign object. Despite the tyre failure, no foreign object was found, and the missing material prevented a complete determination of the object’s nature. Severe damage was observed to the aircraft.
Description
During the takeoff roll, after passing V1 decision speed, the flight crew heard a ?large thud?, which was followed by moderate lateral vibrations and vibrations felt through the control column and rudder pedals. The flight crew continued the takeoff and landed safely at their destination. An investigation revealed that the No 14 tyre had burst during the takeoff ground roll at approximately 160 kt. The evidence indicated that the tyre probably burst when it ran over a foreign object. However, no foreign object was found and due to the missing tyre material, the nature of this object could not be determined. Severe damage to the aircraft was found.
Source of Information
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422f4a5e5274a13140004f7/Boeing_747-41R__G-VROC_11-10.pdf, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/6708263https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422f4a5e5274a13140004f7/Boeing_747-41R__G-VROC_11-10.pdf, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/6708263Primary Cause
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