Alaska B739 at Washington and Los Angeles on Nov 14th 2024, blew tyre on departure

Last Update: November 15, 2024 / 16:19:02 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 14, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AS-309

Aircraft Registration
N461AS

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N461AS performing flight AS-309 from Washington Dulles,DC to Los Angeles,CA (USA) with 175 passengers and 6 crew, departed Washington Dulles' runway 19L when the left inboard main tyre blew with the crew remaining unaware. The aircraft continued the flight, the crew was later told by air traffic control that debris presumably from their tyre had been found on th edeparture runway. The passengers were instructed to brace for landing at Los Angeles. The aircraft landed without incident on runway 25R about 5:10 hours after departure.

The FAA reported: "Alaska Airlines Flight 309 landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport around 8:05 p.m. local time on Thursday, Nov. 14, after the crew reported a possible wheel issue on departure. The Boeing 737-900 departed from Washington Dulles International Airport. The FAA will investigate. "
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N461AS
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-990ER
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
B739
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
Nov 14, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AS-309

Aircraft Registration
N461AS

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

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