BOEING 737

Riyadh — September 13, 2012

Event Information

DateSeptember 13, 2012
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberDCA12WA147
Event ID20120915X93925
LocationRiyadh
CountrySA
Highest Injury—

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model737
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageMINR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

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

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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.

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