Boeing 747-41R, G-VROC, 28 October 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
28 October 2009
Aircraft type:
Boeing 747-41R
Location:
Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa
Registration:
G-VROC

Boeing 747-41R, G-VROC

Summary:

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.

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Published 10 December 2014