BOEING 737
Riyadh — September 13, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2012 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | DCA12WA147 |
| Event ID | 20120915X93925 |
| Location | Riyadh |
| Country | SA |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737 |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On Spetember 13, 2012 a Boeing 737 operated by Royal Air Moroc experienced a failure of the left nosewheel after landing on runway 33L at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While taxing off the runway, pilot requested ground support due to difficulty steering. The aircraft stopped at the taxiway P. Initial inspection revealed Left Nose Landing Gear Wheel was missing and the Right Tire was burst. Passengers were deplaned.
The Safety Department (ASD) of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) delegated the investigation to The Moroccan Accident Investigation Authority. www.dac-maroc.gov.ma
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.