Southwest B737 at Orlando on Aug 1st 2023, blew nose tyre on departure

Last Update: August 2, 2023 / 17:36:41 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 1, 2023

Classification
Accident

Flight number
WN-497

Aircraft Registration
N258WN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N258WN performing flight WN-497 from Orlando,FL to Phoenix,AZ (USA), was climbing out of Orlando's runway 35L when the crew stopped the climb at 6000 feet due to a problem with the nose gear. The aircraft returned to Orlando for a landing on runway 36R without further incident about 40 minutes after departure. The aircraft stopped on the runway, the runway was closed. 2 passengers received minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO A BLOWN NOSE WHEEL TIRE ON DEPARTURE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, ORLANDO, FL." and stated that two passengers received minor injuries.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N258WN
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-7H4
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
B737
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
Engine Type
Pounds of Thrust
Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 1, 2023

Classification
Accident

Flight number
WN-497

Aircraft Registration
N258WN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

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