Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 30, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA468
Location
Denver, CO
Event ID
20231007193204
Coordinates
39.849312, -104.673820
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
173
Total Aboard
173
Probable Cause and Findings
Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
233 S WACKER DR
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
IL 60606-7147
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA23LA468