At approximately 0730 central time, a Rockwell 690A was damaged when the pilot lost control during the takeoff roll from Wiley Post Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. During the takeoff roll, with approximately 1,250 feet of runway left, the left main landing gear tire failed and the airplane veered to the left and into a field.
February 16, Oklahoma City, Okla. / Rockwell Turbo Commander
At approximately 0730 central time, a Rockwell 690A was damaged when the pilot lost control during the takeoff roll from Wiley Post Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. During the takeoff roll, with approximately 1,250 feet of runway left, the left main landing gear tire failed and the airplane veered to the left and into a field....
Key Takeaways:
- A Rockwell 690A aircraft was damaged at Wiley Post Airport when the pilot lost control during takeoff.
- The incident was caused by a failure of the left main landing gear tire.
- The airplane veered into a field, but neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries.
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