Delta MD88 at Norfolk on Jul 12th 2012, blew tyre on landing

Last Update: July 13, 2012 / 16:11:29 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 12, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
DL-2148

Aircraft Registration
N938DL

ICAO Type Designator
MD88

A Delta Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-88, registration N938DL performing flight DL-2148 from Atlanta,GA to Norfolk,VA (USA) with 144 passengers and 5 crew, landed on Norfolk's runway 05 but blew a right main tyre causing smoke to appear from the landing gear during the roll out. The crew requested emergency services to have a look and stopped the aircraft on the runway, the next aircraft on final approach was instructed to go around. No injuries occurred. A runway inspection needed to clear a lot of debris from the runway, the aircraft was observed tilting.

The FAA reported the aircraft blew a tyre and was disabled on the runway, the passengers deplaned onto the runway via stairs.

The runway was closed until the aircraft could be towed off the runway.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N938DL
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO
Aircraft Model / Type
MD-88
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
MD88
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
Jul 12, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
DL-2148

Aircraft Registration
N938DL

ICAO Type Designator
MD88

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