On 24th August 2024, a Qantas Boeing 787 suffered a tire blowout incident upon landing in Perth, resulting in significant damage to the undercarriage section.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with registration VH-ZNC, was operating flight QF6 from Rome, Italy. Upon landing on runway 24 at Perth Airport, the aircraft experienced a blowout of several tires, leading to severe damage to the undercarriage.
No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members on board. The aircraft is currently grounded pending an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
Due to the incident, the scheduled flight from Perth to Sydney was canceled.
Qantas has reassured passengers that their safety is paramount and it is working closely with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the incident.
Aircraft Tire Blowouts
Aircraft tire blowouts during landing can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Excessive landing speed: Landing too fast can put excessive stress on the tires.
- Hard or uneven landings: A hard or uneven landing can cause the tires to strike the runway surface with greater force, increasing the risk of a blowout.
- Over-inflated or under-inflated tires: Tires that are not properly inflated can be more susceptible to blowouts.
- Runway surface conditions: Debris, potholes, or other imperfections on the runway can contribute to tire blowouts.
- High temperatures: High temperatures generated during braking can increase the pressure within the tires, making them more likely to blow out.
re Australia, the correct way to spell tyre is thus. It is not tire.
”Excessive heat from breaking” does not cause an airliner’s tire to ”blow”, but it can activate a fuse plug that allows the nitrogen to be discharged from the tire, deflating it.