Damage landing gear, Boeing 747-200F, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Status :
Closed
During take -off from runway 36L the aircraft experienced rupture of the aft tires on the left-hand body gear (LHBG), followed by damage to the wheel rims and one forward tire. The flap system and the fuselage were damaged by the wheel rim and tire fragments. The damaged flap system caused a flap asymmetry and roll moment. The crew dumped fuel and returned to the airport. During landing on runway 06 the remaining forward tire of the LHBG ruptured. Both runways were damaged substantially by the LHBG wheel flanges rolling on the runways.
Damage landing gear, Boeing 747-200F, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
