DCA12WA147

NTSB incident investigation · Boeing 737 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · September 13, 2012

Incident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
September 13, 2012, 20:42 local (20:42 UTC)
Place
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Damage
Minor damage
Aircraft
CN-ROPBoeing 737
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
85039

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Factual 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

Aircraft

Registration
CN-ROP
Reported as
Boeing 737 (800)
Damage
Minor damage
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial
Operator
Royal Air Moroc
Registered owner
Royal Air Moroc