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November 13, 2012 · Boeing MD-82 · ZS-TOG
Johannesburg, ZA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (137 uninjured)
Location
Johannesburg, ZA
Aircraft
Boeing MD-82
Tail Number
ZS-TOG
Operator
Global Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA13WA020
On November 13, 2012, a McDonnell Douglas MD-80, registration ZS-TOG, experienced a wheel failure on the left hand main gear during takeoff from O.R.Tambo International Airport (FAJS), , South Africa. The chartered flight was enroute to Kamuzu International Airport (Lilongwe), Malawi (FWKI). The pilot aborted the takeoff and the aircraft came to rest on Runway 03L. The aircraft sustained damage to the left hand main landing gear, the left hand wheel assemblies, left hand engine and wing. None of the passengers or crew onboard were injured. This incident is being investigated by the South Africa CAA AIID. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 as State of Manufacturer. All information regarding the investigation will be released by the South Africa CAA AIID (www.caa.co.za).
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On November 13, 2012, a McDonnell Douglas MD-80, registration ZS-TOG, experienced a wheel failure on the left hand main gear during takeoff from O.R.Tambo International Airport (FAJS), , South Africa. The chartered flight was enroute to Kamuzu International Airport (Lilongwe), Malawi (FWKI). The pilot aborted the takeoff and the aircraft came to rest on Runway 03L. The aircraft sustained damage to the left hand main landing gear, the left hand wheel assemblies, left hand engine and wing. None of the passengers or crew onboard were injured. This incident is being investigated by the South Africa CAA AIID. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 as State of Manufacturer. All information regarding the investigation will be released by the South Africa CAA AIID (www.caa.co.za).
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time05:20 UTC
Nearest AirportTAMBO (0nm)
Runway03L
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing MD-82
Tail NumberZS-TOG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorGlobal Aviation
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (137 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured137
Total137
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0