LOS ANGELES- Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (WN) flight operated by Boeing 737 from Phoenix International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) experienced a tire burst while landing at LAX.
The incident occurred on December 11, 2024. Southwest Airlines operates on an average of six daily flights between Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Southwest 737 Burst Tire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been aware of this incident. The FAA is likely to investigate this incident.
FAA shared preliminary information on its Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) page and said:
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING BLEW A TIRE AND DEBRIS DAMAGED UNDERCARRIAGE, LOS ANGELES, CA.
FAA Statement
According to FlightRadar24 data, Southwest Airlines flight WN1011 or SWA1011 took off from Phoenix at 7:21 PM UTC.
After being airborne for around an hour and covering 370 miles (596 KM) of distance, the flight was about to land at LAX at 8:22 PM UTC. But while landing, the 737 burst its main landing tire. This led to damage to the undercarriage or landing gear section.
However, the aircraft taxied to terminal 1 and after inspection by engineers and technicians, the extent of damage was known.
The aircraft involved in this incident is a Boeing 737-7CT, registered as N7831B. Further, the aircraft is over 21 years old and was previously operated by Canadian carrier, WestJet (WS).
According to the latest report on December 13, 2024, the aircraft is still on the ground at Los Angeles Airport. Further, it is anticipated that it will resume its operation with the Los Angeles-Denver (DEN) route.
Similar Incidents
Well, such incidents are rare but they still occur and can cause severe damage to aircraft and its occupants.
In June 2024, Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight encountered a critical tire failure during takeoff from Denver International Airport, prompting an emergency return to the airport on Friday. The aircraft, originally bound for Phoenix, safely landed after pilots declared an emergency following the incident.
Flight records from FlightAware indicate the plane took off initially but turned back 41 minutes into the journey due to a tire problem. Southwest Airlines confirmed the aircraft returned to Denver without incident, with all passengers remaining unharmed.
Passenger Julianna Donadio, a Boulder resident, described the tense moments aboard the flight. The dramatic sequence began with a loud noise during takeoff, followed by flight attendants preparing passengers for a potential emergency landing. Crew members instructed passengers in emergency exit row procedures and guided them to assume crash positions.
On November 22nd, 2023, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 experienced a blown tire during landing at Orlando International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration reported minor wing damage. The flight carried 139 passengers and five crew members, with no injuries recorded. The aircraft was temporarily grounded in Orlando before a potential return to service.
Similarly, an incident occurred in June 2023, during Flight WN1209 from Las Vegas to Chicago, which experienced a tire burst shortly after takeoff. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 revealed a detailed sequence of events. The aircraft took off from Harry Reid International Airport at 2:51 PM UTC and detected an issue approximately 40 minutes into the flight.
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