Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 June 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Lao Airlines – S.A. de Transports Ariens
Registration Number: XW-TDI
Location: Houeisay Airport (HOE) –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Right Main TireRight Main Tire
Category: Accident
During the landing roll, the right main tire experienced a sudden failure, resulting in a loss of control and a deviation from the runway.During the landing roll, the right main tire experienced a sudden failure, resulting in a loss of control and a deviation from the runway.
Description
During the landing roll the right main tire burst causing the aircraft to veer off the runway.
Primary Cause
Tire failure during landing roll.Tire failure during landing roll.Share on:
