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Serious incident to the ATR 42 registered 5H-RHM operated by Sindbard Air on 27/10/2024 at Arusha ( (Tanzania)

Loss of right main gear tyres during take-off

Responsible entity

Tanzania, United Republic of - AAIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Tanzanian authorities :

During takeoff roll two tires of the right main landing gear were seen to separate before the aircraft became airborne and tower informed the pilot of this occurrence. The flight to Zanzibar was continued. The aircraft made a successful landing at A.A. Karume International Airport and taxied to the apron where the occupants deplaned safely.