AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-TAWG

Separation of right outer mainwheel due to bearing failure, Manchester Airport, 24 December 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
1 October 2020
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 December 2019
Aircraft type:
Boeing 737-8K5
Location:
Manchester Airport
Registration:
G-TAWG

Summary:

Shortly after a normal touchdown, the right outer (No 4) mainwheel separated from its axle and was seen, by the pilots, to pass down the right side of the aircraft. The aircraft vacated the runway and was safely brought to a halt on the taxiway. The wheel separated as a result of a failure of the inboard wheel bearing which led to the failure of the outer bearing. The exact cause of the initial failure to the inboard bearing could not be determined.

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