Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ENG06WA022

Aircraft #1

N516MC

Boeing 747-200F

Factual Information

On July 16, 2006, at 1424 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 747-200F, N516MC, operated by Atlas Air, sufferend minor damage when the left main body gear tires burst during takeoff from runway 36L at Amsterdam/Schiphol Airport (EHAM). The airplane returned to the airport and landed on runway 06. The damaged flap system caused a flap asymmetry and roll movement. The fuselage was damaged by the wheel and tire fragments. The 3 crew members were not injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dutch government. Any further information may be obtained from: Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK THE HAGUE The Netherlands tel. (+31) 70 333 7000 fax (+31) 70 333 7077 Aviation@safetyboard.n This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Dutch government

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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