BOEING 737-9
Denver, CO, September 30, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 30, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.84931, -104.67382 |
| Airport | Denver International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DCA23LA468 |
| Event ID | 20231007193204 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737-9 |
| Registration # | N37560 |
| Operator | UNITED AIRLINES INC |
| Owner | UNITED AIRLINES INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 173 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.