Fletcher Fu24-950, ZK-EGW, tyre failure during take-off, near Opunake, 30 October 1990
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
89-089
During take-off the left tyre blew out causing the aircraft to swerve. The pilot abandoned the take-off but was unable to stop the aircraft before it struck a ditch and a bank where it came to rest.
Location
near Opunake